help her figure out how to stretch her food budget. The children’s father is not involved, nor is he paying child-support, as he has become chemically dependent after a serious construction accident left him disabled. Casey earns $15 an hour, working on average 30 hours a week, four weeks a month. She is unable to work additional hours as she cannot afford to pay for childcare. She relies on her mother to provide childcare to her 3-year old when grandma doesn’t have to work. Casey believes the job is a good fit because it allows her to work during the hours when her mother is available and also provides health insurance for herself and children. She has just found a two-bedroom apartment in South King County for $900/month. A: Casey receives $202 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as “Food Stamps.” In addition to this, what other programs or services may be able to help Casey have healthy and adequate food for her family given her family circumstances? If you were in her situation, would it be worth your time to apply? B: What tips could you provide to help Casey stretch her food dollars?
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