There are rules that has to be abided by in order to receive services. Most are not that difficult to adhere to either. I have worked as a case manager for people with severe mental illnesses and this fella doesn't pass the smell test if he is on meds with a baby to care for. There are plenty of programs available for his situation. His isn't the norm but if he is receiving MH services they have all of the resources to assist him and his child. He is probably working on getting SSI disability therefore that is why he "can't" work.
Should have read the article oops. Already receiving disability, he can't risk losing it by actually working.
And this hack from the Pittsburgh Tribune dutifully DIDN'T report that in order to play on the readers emotions. Again I'll say it... since LBJ's 'Great Society' is a wide safety net that has been cast for just such scenarios (without any comment on them, by me).