Gov't Assistance: WIC, food stamps

[jyyanks]

This is what I don't understand. I've heard of this. How do they hide their assets? Is Social Services just spread too thin to verify people's applications? I could believe that.

I really don't know. This family is in Florida, however, I know people in NY too though their case is not as extreme. My best friend is the perfect example of someone who also receives government assistance and does not work. Her husband is the sole breadwinner but she CHOOSES to stay home with her 13 year old son who is perfectly capable of taking care of himself. She has held jobs in the past but she refuses to work now because she wants to stay home with her son! BTW, her mom runs a daycare so its not like she didnt have options for the past 13 years. I've talked to her about it but she has her reasons. At the end of the day, she's still my friend regardless of what she chooses to do but I am perplexed.

For all the bad stories, there are good stories too. I have seen families who truly need the support and who benefit from it. I just wish that there are less families taking advantage . I'm not saying that a Majority of people are taking advantage. I'm just sad that I personally know of 2-3 families.