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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 111173" data-attributes="member: 84"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When social services is helping you find a job, they have to keep transportation in mind. Find out if there is any service they have that would help you get a car. I know Ohio has a program for those that are employed, but still struggling and they will make a car payment or put gas in your car...stuff like that. They want to help people overcome those barriers that would keep them from employment. </div></div></p><p></p><p>Ditto!</p><p></p><p>I've seen this in action! When stepgfg needed transportation to get to and from school/work welfare not only provided the funds for a car (nothing fancy, 1500.00 per yr toward a car), but also made arrangements for her to have driving lessons.</p><p></p><p>Stepgfg actually had social services crawling out of the woodwork to help her and the kids. </p><p></p><p>Here, if you go to any church and explain your situation, they bend over backward to help. I had a neighbor being evicted, jobless, 2 babies and a deadbeat dad, no family to help. She went to one of the churches. Someone in the church found and helped her get a job, another found daycare, another found an apartment and the church paid a year's rent and utilities, and one sweet man loaned her his new car until she could buy one of her own.</p><p></p><p>The notebook idea is a great one. Sometimes it's overwhelming to keep track of all this stuff, and who you've tried for what.</p><p></p><p>Nichole just discovered that because Aubrey is on WIC that the state will pay for daycare while she's in school as long as she stays fulltime. The DAYCARE gave Nichole this info and helped her with all the people she needed to see to make it happen. Info and resources can come from some of the strangest places when you least expect it.</p><p></p><p>Another thing you might want to consider since you're having trouble with the hours. Private or inhome daycare may actually be better for you and Beaner. Plus it's usually cheaper than normal daycare centers. Many private providers will provide care for kids on shifts other than days. (think of all hospital staff ect who work 2nd and 3rd shifts) I know because stepgfg used it, and I spent many years while my kids were little running my own daycare. I took on more than my fair share of other people's difficult children simply because their behavior never bothered me. I was used to it from my own. lol Just remember to interview the provider well and check referrences.</p><p></p><p>You CAN do this. I know it seems like such an uphill (okay mountain) climb right now. But you CAN do it! I cared for kids of many single Moms. It's tough. But it can be done.</p><p></p><p>Much of it seems to be tapping into the right resources, and finding them can be a challenge. Some of it is changing what you think is impossible into what's possible even if it's only a temporary solution to take you to the next step.</p><p></p><p>Oh, I also wanted to ask..... Have you been back to your college to see if they have any job postings?? Our does all over the place.</p><p></p><p>I know it is so frustrating.</p><p></p><p>((((hugs))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 111173, member: 84"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When social services is helping you find a job, they have to keep transportation in mind. Find out if there is any service they have that would help you get a car. I know Ohio has a program for those that are employed, but still struggling and they will make a car payment or put gas in your car...stuff like that. They want to help people overcome those barriers that would keep them from employment. </div></div> Ditto! I've seen this in action! When stepgfg needed transportation to get to and from school/work welfare not only provided the funds for a car (nothing fancy, 1500.00 per yr toward a car), but also made arrangements for her to have driving lessons. Stepgfg actually had social services crawling out of the woodwork to help her and the kids. Here, if you go to any church and explain your situation, they bend over backward to help. I had a neighbor being evicted, jobless, 2 babies and a deadbeat dad, no family to help. She went to one of the churches. Someone in the church found and helped her get a job, another found daycare, another found an apartment and the church paid a year's rent and utilities, and one sweet man loaned her his new car until she could buy one of her own. The notebook idea is a great one. Sometimes it's overwhelming to keep track of all this stuff, and who you've tried for what. Nichole just discovered that because Aubrey is on WIC that the state will pay for daycare while she's in school as long as she stays fulltime. The DAYCARE gave Nichole this info and helped her with all the people she needed to see to make it happen. Info and resources can come from some of the strangest places when you least expect it. Another thing you might want to consider since you're having trouble with the hours. Private or inhome daycare may actually be better for you and Beaner. Plus it's usually cheaper than normal daycare centers. Many private providers will provide care for kids on shifts other than days. (think of all hospital staff ect who work 2nd and 3rd shifts) I know because stepgfg used it, and I spent many years while my kids were little running my own daycare. I took on more than my fair share of other people's difficult children simply because their behavior never bothered me. I was used to it from my own. lol Just remember to interview the provider well and check referrences. You CAN do this. I know it seems like such an uphill (okay mountain) climb right now. But you CAN do it! I cared for kids of many single Moms. It's tough. But it can be done. Much of it seems to be tapping into the right resources, and finding them can be a challenge. Some of it is changing what you think is impossible into what's possible even if it's only a temporary solution to take you to the next step. Oh, I also wanted to ask..... Have you been back to your college to see if they have any job postings?? Our does all over the place. I know it is so frustrating. ((((hugs)))) [/QUOTE]
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