Try using craigslist, there is a community area and you can post your needs, there are folks out there willing to help out.
I need help, friendly suggestions, or a shoulder to cry on...
by FreedomFrog 31 Replies latest jw friends
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FreedomFrog
Call the local unemployment office and see if you have a similar program.
That's a good idea. I'll call first thing tomorrow.
Sometimes a student can be utilized for a short time and paid at month's end. There are often services that pre-screen the potential sitter.
I'm not sure what you mean...are you saying that there are services out there that will watch children and then you can pay at the end of the month? Would this service be able to watch kids for several hours during interviews?
Most people in my apt complex is working...and the ones that are not working are not fit for parenting. Though, with all the suggestions...I'm wondering if Family Job Services could help in some way....hmmmm
I'm wanting to call the possible jobs and make sure they received my resumes but at the same time am afraid they will want an interview that day and I wouldn't be able to find a babysitter....this is so mind boggling.
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Effervescent
What a stressful situation! Big hugs to you!
When I was a single Mom going through the same sort of thing, trying to find a good job, lots of expenses (goes with the territory of being a parent!) and needed daycare to even *find* a job (I think they frown on bringing your kiddos to interviews). And daycare is SO expensive these days!
I found out that in our area, there is a daycare assistance program that helps low income families pay for daycare expenses so that they can continue to work. It's a sliding scale sort of thing so you pay according to your income. It was a true lifesaver for me at the time!!! Here, it was a program through our Borough, so maybe if you have it available, look through County services?
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RAF
(((FF))) hope you'll find what you need QUICK
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greendawn
If you are going to start getting pay checks soon why don't you borrow some money since it is certain that you will be able to pay them back quickly? Or I would also use a credit card, payments for the month's purchases are not due until the middle of the next month.
The time gap you have to bridge is small.
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lola28
Frog,
Look into programs that your state provides, I tink they may be able to cover the child care in full or at least a part of it, while you work.
Lola
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outnfree
Ex can't babysit (hate to even call it that when it's his own kids we're talking about -- aren't we?) but does HE have friends or family in the area that he'd trust his children with?
Alternatively, as ohers have mentioned here, your county or state might have a daycare system in place. Definitely check into that.
Also, I know that the local community college here has daycare. It's mostly for children of students, but they do take on local kids for an inexpensive rate. So that might work for you. Look for a campus in your area that offers social work and/or early childhood education programs. Let your internet fingers do the walking. ;)
Good Luck, FreedomFrog!
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outnfree
Oh, yeah!
And visualize yourself finding the PERFECT childcare arrangement as you find the BEST POSSIBLE JOB(S) for yourself and your WONDERFUL FUTURE.
See it, feel the feelings of relief and joy, and keep working towards your goals.
Positive thinking IS powerful!
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Tatiana
If I knew where you lived, I'd help you find child care. There are programs at your Social Service office that will provide child care pretty quickly. Here in Illinois, there is a program that pays someone to keep your child in their home. I did that for two years. They have to be certified as a child care provider and complete a 10 year background check, but if you know someone who you trust to babysit in their home, it's great.
Call Social Services first. They will give you all the info you need to get to the right service, depending on your income.
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changeling
I think you've been given some great suggestions. I don't really have anything to offer except best wishes and a (((((())))).
changeling