Employment Services: A Way to Raise Children Out of Poverty

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."

This proverb has been repeated so often it's easy to tune it out. But in today's America, where millions of families rely on assistance programs for food and housing, it still holds a powerful truth.

Short-term relief is essential. No child should go hungry, and no parent should have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries. But if we want to break cycles of poverty, not just patch them, we must invest in lasting solutions. That means helping parents gain the skills, training, and employment they need to provide for their children over the long term.

In the child support system, this is not just a theory. It's a necessity.