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Comment on Thoughts on “A Place at the Table,” Part Two by Douglas

Douglas — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:59:14 +0000

I really like it when people come together and share opinions.
Great site, continue the good work!

Comment on The Challenge to Raise Awareness about SNAP by ricki

ricki — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:07:32 +0000

This comment was edited for brevity: “My question is this, my husband and my 2 kids and I live on less than $2400 a month, sometimes less and we qualify for no assistance from the government because he makes too much for us to qualify. Yes I can work but for us to put the kids in daycare we can’t afford that, I use coupons for our groceries it usually equals out to around 80 bucks or 90 bucks a week we have electric bill, water, rent and cell phone we live well below our means I also have medical bills I pay on plus I have asthma meds I have to buy that cost around $120 a month… [How are other families able to qualify for] food stamps, TANF, WIC, ect.[?]… I’m just trying to make sense of this government help.”

Comment on Guest Blog: The 2012 Assets and Opportunities Scorecard: Oklahoma Ranks 33rd for Financial Stability of Residents by Terry M Gresham

Terry M Gresham — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:32:44 +0000

Reblogged this on okieprogressive.

Comment on Guest Blog: The 2012 Assets and Opportunities Scorecard: Oklahoma Ranks 33rd for Financial Stability of Residents by railroadmike

railroadmike — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:33:28 +0000

63% of Oklahomans have subprime credit rating. Doesnt take rocket science. No health insurance and doctor bills on top of low wages. One thing most of the 63% have in common. The letters from Works and Lentz

Comment on Thoughts on “A Place at the Table,” Part One by stillstrange

stillstrange — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:38:57 +0000

I wrote a review about this film on my site http://stillstrange.wordpress.com. so I don’t witsh to write it all here. Suffice it to say, I was quite disappointed with the film. It was titled, “A Place At The Table.” not “Feeding The Children At The Table.” or “Making Sure Children Get Fed.” Almost everyone focused on was a single parent with a child and most of the topics you talked about minus problems of single parents seemed glossed over. I would have liked more in depth info regarding food types of physical/mental impairments due to improper nutrition. Good concept though..

Comment on Thanksgiving Dinners by Set the Table Tulsa

Set the Table Tulsa — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:46:03 +0000

Thanks for supporting this project! We had such a great time hearing from families about their experiences taking the challenge.

Comment on Guest Post: Schools and Neighborhoods-Linkages for Academic Achievement? by John Thompson

John Thompson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:23:35 +0000

any thoughts on this?
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/play_full.php?play=477&act=4

Comment on The Child Well-Being Index & Oklahoma by » In The Know: Air Force to cut 600-person Tinker Air Base unit

» In The Know: Air Force to cut 600-person Tinker Air Base unit — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:39:06 +0000

[...] The Legislature is looking at a bill to establish a health care exchange, but the OK Policy Blog explains why the bill is far from meeting the requirements of federal law. The Tulsa Initiative discusses how Oklahoma is faring poorly on child well-being and how we may be poised to do even worse. [...]

Comment on September is Hunger Action Month, Time to Go Out and Make a Difference by Monica

Monica — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:05:40 +0000

Innovation Lab team lunched at Local Table for Restaurant Week – a great 3-course meal with huge portions for only $12.95! What a deal!

Comment on Guest Blog: How we Can Move From Good Child Care to Quality Early Learning by Child Care Costs as Compared to College Tuition « The Tulsa Initiative Blog

Child Care Costs as Compared to College Tuition « The Tulsa Initiative Blog — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:34:08 +0000

[...] programs in the country. However, as CAP’s own Paul Shinn wrote in his January guest blog, “How we Can Move from Good Child Care to Quality Early Learning,” with minor changes Oklahoma could be even better. He offers a list of recommendations for [...]

Comment on Oklahomans and Payday Loans by In The Know: Fracking hazards obscured in failure to report wells | OK Policy Blog

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:17:56 +0000

[...] underserved and rural Oklahoma communities. The Tulsa Initiative Blog discussed ways that Oklahoma could better protect families from predatory payday lending. The OK Policy Blog earlier discussed why payday lending is a serious [...]

Comment on Kids Count 2012: The Good News and the Bad News for Oklahoma by In The Know: Drought prompts governor to declare emergency | OK Policy Blog

In The Know: Drought prompts governor to declare emergency | OK Policy Blog — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:32:45 +0000

[...] professionals to provide care after the Medicaid expansion. The Tulsa Initiative Blog discussed the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book, which ranked Oklahoma 40th overall in child well-being. Outgoing House Speaker Kris Steele told [...]

Comment on Welcome Tonya Thurman to the Innovation Lab by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:05:17 +0000

Welcome! I am happy to see the blog in such capable hands!

Comment on Welcome Tonya Thurman to the Innovation Lab by Kerry Carlson

Kerry Carlson — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:03:34 +0000

Welcome, Tonya.
Looking forward to your blogs.

Comment on Welcome Tonya Thurman to the Innovation Lab by Karissa Coltman

Karissa Coltman — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:55:04 +0000

Tonya, wecome to CAP!

Comment on 2012 CAP Free Tax Prep Information by CAP’s Free Tax Program Open (2010) « The Tulsa Initiative Blog

CAP’s Free Tax Program Open (2010) « The Tulsa Initiative Blog — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:46:14 +0000

[...] This is information from 2010. To view the most up-to-date information, please click here. [...]

Comment on Guest Blog: How we Can Move From Good Child Care to Quality Early Learning by Guest Post (Paul Shinn): How we can move from good child care to quality early learning | OK Policy Blog

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:34:36 +0000

[...] early learning and other programs for low-income children and families across Tulsa. This post initially appeared on CAP’s Tulsa Initiative [...]

Comment on Guest Blog: How we Can Move From Good Child Care to Quality Early Learning by In The Know: Panel proposes tax hike on poor and middle class to benefit the wealthiest | OK Policy Blog

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:52:54 +0000

[...] Tulsa Initiative Blog examines how we can move from good child care to quality early learning. $20 million in federal roads funds are at risk because Oklahoma has not complied with new safety [...]

Comment on Guest Blog: How we Can Move From Good Child Care to Quality Early Learning by Keith Handley

Keith Handley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:21:44 +0000

An interesting article. Here in New Zealand we have a system of non-means tested funding for 20 hours per week of early childhood daycare for all children aged 3 to 5 years. That means we can provide high quality for all. Unfortunately the "freeness" of the system means that some parents do not perceive the true value, and it is often a mission to get the children to attend, which can reduce the benefit greatly.

Comment on Do Section 8 Recipients Work? by Tulsa Attorney

Tulsa Attorney — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:14:27 +0000

“” One of the ongoing arguments I have with a couple of friends is that people who receive housing vouchers (specifically Section 8) are lazy and don’t work.”"

I have heard so many people say the same thing. It shocks me how absolute some people can be in their way of thinking about something they have little or no experience with or knowledge of.