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Eric · 13-09-2007, 18:06

Seems like a good idea, altho' I do agree with those who suggest it should be "means tested" ... I am assuming that this is what we refer to as "geared to income." Canada has no national policy on this issue, altho' there is a mothers allowance cheque which goes out every month to all Canadians who have kids under 18. Provincial govts. have their own programs usually offered thro' municipalities. In Kingston we have a program called Better Beginnings for Kingston Children. Expectant mothers are offered free pre natal clinics and seminars, followed up with parenting classes after the child is born. They are given food packages, no money just food. But the programs are free, and those who attend are given taxi vouchers so that they can make it to the classes. There is a central facility, but satellite sites are set up in the poorer areas of town. And there are summer camps for kids. Not an ideal system, but it does some good.

13-09-2007, 18:06	#34
Eric God Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,290 Liked: 2347 times Rep Power: 58528	Re: Grub Stake. Seems like a good idea, altho' I do agree with those who suggest it should be "means tested" ... I am assuming that this is what we refer to as "geared to income." Canada has no national policy on this issue, altho' there is a mothers allowance cheque which goes out every month to all Canadians who have kids under 18. Provincial govts. have their own programs usually offered thro' municipalities. In Kingston we have a program called Better Beginnings for Kingston Children. Expectant mothers are offered free pre natal clinics and seminars, followed up with parenting classes after the child is born. They are given food packages, no money just food. But the programs are free, and those who attend are given taxi vouchers so that they can make it to the classes. There is a central facility, but satellite sites are set up in the poorer areas of town. And there are summer camps for kids. Not an ideal system, but it does some good.