The contact that I have made is with a center in Australia. I have made initial contact but have not had many conversations yet. The director will give my information to her staff and she said they will be happy to converse with me on subjects. I have been exploring their website to find out more about their center. The center is called Regand Park Early Childhood Centre. Their website is careforkids.com. The articles they have available is cost of care, general information on child care, family daycare, au pairs (nannies), babysitters, before and after school care, preschool, work and care, health and child care, child care tools, and safety and security. I have been enjoying exploring a different country and their childcare. I look forward to learning from their professionals.
This week has been all about poverty and I have gain much knowledge. The myths that I thought have been dispelled because I really did not understand poverty. I myself have been there and did not know it. My husband lost his job and we almost lost our house twice in the last two years. When you get behind it is hard to get caught back up. I have found many programs that would have helped us out. I also found government programs that would have too. We have worked hard to get were we are living pay check to pay check but bills are paid and my children have food on the table. My neighbor just lost his job two weeks ago and they make 3 figure salary. I have many friends that their husbands are working out of town so they can make ends meet. I have realized that it is closer to home then you really want to know. I believe that the word poverty gives people the wrong impression about people. I have gained a new look on what poverty in my area is because it is not just the low-income that are experiencing it. The middle class is hard affected by it in such a down turn in the economy. I believe that the government and many other programs are not doing enough to help the poverty situation. The government believes that until you are really rock bottom is when you need help. If you help the working class then poverty can be reduced. The homeless issue has a life of its own. Many families have been their but many individuals like been free and to go where they want. The winter is the hardest in our area. There are many local programs that help the homeless. Poverty is complicated and I do not see a change in the near future.
Hello Charissa, I enjoyed reading your blog post. I hope your discussion for your contact goes great. I can't wait until you are able to share your experience with us. I am really enjoying the topic poverty as we are discussing in this weeks assignments. So much information about different countries we can learn about. Great Post !
ReplyDeleteHello Charissa,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts about local poverty. I agree with you that currently middle-class families are struggling and poverty is happening closer to us. I'm sorry to hear you an your family have struggled, I wish things are getting better for you.
I agree, there are many stereotypes around the word poverty. Poverty can affect anyone at any time as you pointed out with your story. There are also myths that poeple are poor because they don't work hard enough. Also untrue. With the recession our country is overcoming jobs are tight. We shouldn't stereotype, we need to look at families on individual scenarios, and do our best to pay it forward!
ReplyDeleteHi Charissa,
ReplyDeletePoverty is something that I believe that every country experiences. It is really sad to see how much poverty there is in the world and how it effects a child. Especially on an education standpoint. I really enjoyed reading your post!
I agree with you when you said that the government is not doing nearly enough. They are not doing what I believe they can do to help.