I have been harboring an idea for well over 20 years that I still believe could be successful. If not in America then elsewhere.
The biggest obstacle to a parent in need of government support is childcare. The solution is self-help, as are all my solutions.
The establishment of federal childcare centers is my point. This would automatically come with a specified level of care. There will be no abuse in these centers. The centers would be staffed by the parents needing assistance. They will have a full shift of childcare available, everyday. They will have 5 days a week available to work a job referred by the Labor Departments jobs center. Two days a week they will work a shift in the childcare center. Working 7 days a week is nothing compared to what they are doing now. And their evenings would still be free, depending on the job they chose. We are talking about jobs that lead to careers.
Monetary payments to needy parents would be adjusted accordingly.
Problem solved.
(In America there will be no political willpower. this would be a lasting solution like SSA. we do not do that anymore. we now live for renewal fights. bearing in mind what is taking place, this could fall under the Social Security Administration – with matching budgeting)