By Joshua Santos Writer Kasey Jamieson expected timely assistance when she applied for funding to Jordan\u2019s Principle . Instead she faced delays, bureaucratic red tape and mounting frustration. She waited nearly an entire year before funds in the form of gift cards were released to help her support her child. \u201cI go nights without eating dinner just so my child can eat,\u201d she told Turtle Island\u2008News. \u201cThe funds were for her, so why should I take away her funds that are going to put food in her mouth,\u201d she said. Jamieson is on social assistance and applied for Jordan\u2019s Principle to supplement her income. She said a Jordan\u2019s Principle worker told her about the program advising her to apply. The worker told her it would be a fast process but… <\/p>\n
By Joshua Santos Writer Kasey Jamieson expected timely assistance when she applied for funding to Jordan\u2019s Principle . Instead she faced delays, bureaucratic red tape and mounting frustration. She waited nearly an entire year before funds in the form of gift cards were released to help her support her child. \u201cI go nights without eating dinner just so my child can eat,\u201d she told Turtle Island\u2008News. \u201cThe funds were for her, so why should I take away her funds that are going to put food in her mouth,\u201d she said. Jamieson is on social assistance and applied for Jordan\u2019s Principle to supplement her income. She said a Jordan\u2019s Principle worker told her about the program advising her to apply. The worker told her it would be a fast process but... <\/p>\n