In California when a mother applies for aid for her school-age child, she must show proof that he has been immunized. He must be not only enrolled in school, but also attending school. If the child is not immunized and attending school, the mother is not eligible for aid. The state paid the cost to be the boss. Our money is going to take care of this family's children, and we want them immunized and in school.
Work requires getting up every morning.
It requires a good attitude and the ability to follow directions and be reliable. All these things that are important to work are also important parenting skills. When we examined our adolescent pregnancy program, we discovered where the hurt really is. The 18 and 19 year olds who finish school do all right. But the minor moms, mothers under the age of 18, are where most of our problems are.