For a person to become eligible for welfare in the United States the applicant has to be a US citizen or lawfully permanent residence. When a person applies for welfare their citizenship status is reviewed, as well as the status of each household member before assistance is granted. Each state has its own residency requirements as well. Some people believe these requirements are not enough to be eligible to receive all of these types of benefits. The state of Michigan, the only state to have …show more content…
I myself currently receive most of the benefits that are included in the above paragraph. I am a single mother of two very young children. I work close to 25 hours per week, and I go to college to earn a degree to better my children and my life. I stay focused on important things in my life and put my priority’s first. Since I was thirteen years old, I have worked a full time job. Until this last year my hours lessened because of my very busy schedule. I do not do hard drugs, but I do not mind having a drink once or twice a week to unwind. I have never bought alcohol with any of my state assistance money, but I personally know many people who use all of their assistance money to buy illegal