Economic Security Diocese Boise Family Economic Security in An increasing number families are becoming burdened with the effects poverty and financial hardships, and many are turning to the state for financial assistance through government programs such as unemployment benefits and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the food stamp program). Foreclosure and bankruptcy rates remain high, and families are struggling to pay for necessities, ten having to make difficult choices between adequate healthcare, nutritious food, and paying bills. 16% ans are living in poverty. s average wage ranked 50th among the states, as did its per-capita income $34,418. The state s percentage hourly wage earners making the minimum wage (7.7%) is the nation s highest. Over the last five years, the percentage s jobs that are part-time has increased from 18% to 24%. The annual income for a full-time minimum wage worker is $15,080. The average annual expenses (including only groceries, rent, utilities, and gasoline) for a family in 2012 totaled $24,208. 1 in 6 households with children struggle to buy nutritious food. More than 2,000 ans are homeless. 24% homeless ans are children. has 213 payday lender storefronts; the average number loans per store is 2,170. The top two uses for payday loans are to pay rent and to pay utility bills. The typical lender charges 391% in interest for a 14 day loan. Faith-based communities, non-prits agencies, and other private entities have attempted to fill the gaps faced by ans, but the demand for supportive resources is pushing many agencies to their limits. To prevent from facing devastating long-term consequences, including the reduction s economic competitiveness and even greater economic hardships placed on already stressed families, our state must invest in families. Strong infrastructure and wellmanaged resources help support values cherished by many in, including business ownership and quality life. Protecting public systems such as education, Medicaid, wages, and Supplemental Nutrition Programs helps protect the values our state and ensures a secure quality life for generations to come. Faithful Advocacy: Guided by social teachings and the basic belief in the inherent dignity every human, and the Diocese Boise educate and advocate on policy initiatives directly related to poverty in in order to
Hunger/Nutrition Diocese Boise Hunger and Nutrition in Low wages and rising housing and healthcare costs are forcing more families in to cut meals or buy food that has little nutritional value effectively disrupting the stability our community. Federal, state, and community programs have provided a vital lifeline to families in need, including local food banks and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps). 17% all ans are food insecure and cannot afford adequate nutritious food every day. 100,000 children are food insecure in. 1 in 6 households with children struggle to buy nutritious food. Last year, SNAP recipients received an average $133 a month in benefits, or $1.48 a meal. The average cost a meal in is $2.63. The average SNAP benefits can purchase 1.7 meals per day. Children constitute half all SNAP participants, and another 23% SNAP recipients are elderly or disabled. SNAP puts money into local economies. For every $1.00 SNAP benefits spent, the GDP increases $1.72. Many the diseases burdening our healthcare system are preventable by healthy eating. Children who have access to nutritious food have improved rates future economic selfsufficiency (graduation, employment, income). s children suffer the effects hunger in larger proportions than adults. Children growing up in food insecure households face increased rates illness, higher hospitalization costs, and struggle to reach their full potential both academically and physically. Programs, such as the National School Lunch Program, are helping provide nutritious meals, but too many s children are going without nutritious food every day. s communities are stronger when families have access to the safe and nutritious food required to meet basic needs and fuel active lives. It is for this reason that the public sector must work together with faith communities, non-prit organizations, and private businesses to ensure that every family enjoys the security having its basic nutritional needs met. Faithful Advocacy: Guided by social teachings and the basic belief in the inherent dignity every human, and the Diocese Boise educate and advocate on policy initiatives directly related to poverty in in order to
Affordable Housing Diocese Boise Affordable Housing in With the widespread effects the collapse the housing market, many families in have been forced out their homes. Foreclosures, subprime mortgages, and decreasing home values have placed extra burdens on individuals and families, and many who remain in their homes continually struggle to pay mortgages and rent alongside the increasing costs food, healthcare, and transportation. The housing crisis placed more pressure on communities, governments, and local agencies to provide support for those who felt some the most dramatic effects the economic downturn. More than 2,000 ans are homeless. Veterans account for 16% s homeless population. 6,000 children do not have permanent housing. Unemployment and lack affordable housing are the two primary causes homelessness. 35% housing units are renter occupied. Almost 50% all households spend more than 30% their income on rent and utilities. A family with one full-time worker earning minimum wage cannot afford the fairmarket rent for a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in. The need for affordable, fair, and safe housing for our struggling neighbors is not only crucial, it is a cost effective solution to help maintain stability for families and to prevent homelessness. Every family should have the opportunity to live in a home they can afford and to have their rights as homeowners and tenants protected. It is essential that explore ways to prevent and end homelessness. Families in who are able to find adequate and affordable housing participate in the economic development their communities. A secure, comfortable, and safe home helps lay the foundation for healthy and happy families. Affordable housing options must remain a priority in communities to ensure that this foundation stays intact. Faithful Advocacy: Guided by social teachings and the basic belief in the inherent dignity every human, and the Diocese Boise educate and advocate on policy initiatives directly related to poverty in in order to
Immigration Reform Diocese Boise Comprehensive Immigration Reform Comprehensive immigration reform continues to remain a humane solution to our broken immigration system. Reforming current law enables undocumented workers and their families to remain together so they can fully contribute their skills and talents to our communities while maintaining a strong family unit. The economic and political motivations that compel immigrants to risk unauthorized entry into America are varied, but family reunification, a need to work, and a desire to provide for the well-being their family are ten the driving factors for immigrants entering the U.S. The Church has always supported the right a sovereign nation to secure its borders, yet such efforts cannot be punitive or isolated. In union with the U.S. Conference Bishops Justice for Immigrants Campaign, and the Diocese Boise support just and fair federal comprehensive immigration policies that address the needs newcomers as well as the security and economic health the U.S. We Support Just and Fair Comprehensive Immigration Reform that does the Following: Provides a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in the country; Preserves family unity as a corner-stone our national immigration system; Provides legal paths for low-skilled immigrant workers to come and work in the United States; Restores due process protections to our immigration enforcement policies; Addresses the root causes migration, such as persecution and economic disparity. In the current global economic environment in which labor demands in the U.S. attract foreign laborers, the U.S. should strive to establish an immigration system that provides earned legal avenues for individuals to enter the U.S. in a safe, orderly, and dignified manner. Immigration, while a political issue, is a fundamental moral issue which impacts human life and dignity. Our faith reminds us that citizenship does not grant basic human rights, being a person does. We have a responsibility to protect, support, and encourage the family unit for the basic well-being the entire society. We do this by promoting family stability and ending immigration enforcement practices that violate the dignity the human person, separate families, and lead to exploitations and abuse. Faithful Advocacy: Guided by social teachings and the basic belief in the inherent dignity every human, and the Diocese Boise educate and advocate on policy initiatives directly related to poverty in in order to
Healthcare & Medicaid Diocese Boise Healthcare in and the Option for Medicaid Redesign We all strive to live in a state where families come together to promote a healthier, where all people have the opportunity to be responsible and accountable for their healthcare. As faithful and active citizens, we must come together to promote social justice and compassion in our healthcare system and demand that special attention be paid to the basic health needs the poor and marginalized. 590 lives could be saved every year if chooses to redesign Medicaid. Most adults living in poverty are currently not eligible to receive Medicaid and will not make enough money to qualify for insurance exchange assistance/subsidies. The majority uninsured ans live in a family with at least one full-time worker. 21% uninsured ans live with a mental illness. The State CAT and County Indigent Programs will cost at least $60 million next year and provide care for less than 6,000 ans. If chooses to accept the optional federal dollars and redesign Medicaid, the state will: Eliminate the State CAT and County Indigent funds, saving $479 million in tax dollars over ten years. ans will not pay more in federal tax dollars. Instead dipping into county and state cfers, can use the federal taxes that are already set aside for. Eliminate current Medicaid eligibility restrictions and provide coverage to 150,000 low-income ans. Rebuild eroded mental health services. Create a more efficient & effective healthcare system. Far too many in needlessly suffer due to lack proper healthcare. The consequences living without health insurance are devastating our communities: mental illnesses are left untreated because medications are too costly; cancers are going undiagnosed until it is too late to intervene; and families are facing huge medical bills and spiraling into debt. By choosing to accept the federal funds to redesign Medicaid, would essentially eliminate the State Catastrophic Health Care and County Indigent Programs, saving $479 million in state and local funds over the next 10 years, and create the most efficient and cost effective healthcare system possible. Improved Medicaid access would reduce the number uninsured in dramatically and save 590 ans lives each year. The credibility a healthcare system is not measured solely by efficiency, but above all by the attention and love given to the person, whose life is always sacred and inviolable. - Pope Francis Faithful Advocacy: Guided by social teachings and the basic belief in the inherent dignity every human, and the Diocese Boise educate and advocate on policy initiatives directly related to poverty in in order to
Medicaid Redesign In A Strong Healthcare Infrastructure and a Healthy Workforce Can Build Prosperity for ans want our public dollars to be spent wisely. When we find ways to use resources to reduce predictable expenses, we know that s a winning, smart investment. The new incentives for states to fer healthcare to more residents will prevent 590 deaths a year and save our state $479 million over the next ten years. Impact on State and Local Budgets $479 Million Net Savings { With Medicaid Redesign, Can: Focus our Resources And save $479 Million in state and local budgets Build our Prosperity By generating $1 Billion in new economic activity Expand our Workforce By creating 16,000 throughout the state Cost to Cover More ans Costs Averted The costs fering care to more ans are fully made up by the savings in eliminating outdated, inefficient programs that pay for the emergency care the uninsured. The Catastrophic Health Care Fund (CAT) and the County Medically Indigent Fund will almost be completely eliminated, allowing for state income and county property tax savings and other economic benefits for. Save our Lives By preventing 590 Deaths in each year and providing insurance coverage to 150,000 ans 1/2014
Medicaid Redesign In A Strong Healthcare Infrastructure and a Healthy Workforce Can Build Prosperity for ans want our public dollars to be spent wisely. When we find ways to use resources to reduce predictable expenses, we know that s a winning, smart investment. The new incentives for states to fer healthcare to more residents will prevent 590 deaths a year and save our state $479 million over the next ten years. Impact on State and Local Budgets $479 Million Net Savings { With Medicaid Redesign, Can: Focus our Resources And save $479 Million in state and local budgets Build our Prosperity By generating $1 Billion in new economic activity Expand our Workforce By creating 16,000 throughout the state Cost to Cover More ans Costs Averted The costs fering care to more ans are fully made up by the savings in eliminating outdated, inefficient programs that pay for the emergency care the uninsured. The Catastrophic Health Care Fund (CAT) and the County Medically Indigent Fund will almost be completely eliminated, allowing for state income and county property tax savings and other economic benefits for. Save our Lives By preventing 590 Deaths in each year and providing insurance coverage to 150,000 ans 1/2014