MY FAMILY HAS BEEN LIVING, MOSTLY, IN MOTELS PAID FOR BY PANHANDLING AND CANS WE COLLECT. WE'VE TRIED WELFARE BUT THEY DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO HELP US. DUE TO NOT HAVING TRANSPORTATION AND NEVER KNOWING HOW LONG WE WILL BE AT ONE PLACE OUR SCHOOLAGE CHILDREN HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL FOR TWO WEEKS NOW. WE ARE DESPARATE TO KEEP OUR FAMILY TOGETHER BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP.
2006-10-08 02:43:52 · 23 answers · asked by Tracy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Homeless children do not have to show proof of address & such when enrolling in a school. The rules for them are a bit different. Basically, it's better for them to be in school than to NOT be in school. Have you been to your local public housing services facility? Or the nearest homeless shelter? That's definitely a place to start.
Best wishes to you & your family.
2006-10-08 02:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jemmie Vee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
then how the heck do you have a computer?
First off, if you have any belongings of value, you can sell them for money.
Get a job. Welfare can help assist those who are trying to help themselves. You just need to show that you are willing to put forth an effort.
Try a shelter and they can help you find housing.
If you are so poor, go back to college and get a degree... grants will pay for it so you don' t have to worry about paying out the nose for it, you'll get a degree and can get a better job so you can support your family better. (been there, done that... so i know from experience)
Keep the kids in school no matter what.
Call up friends and family for support.
Ask for help from your church. They SHOULD be willing to help you, if not, then I think the church isn't as Godly as it should be because churches are suppose to help those in need.
2006-10-08 02:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact Children and Family Services, they will come where you are, your children need to have good care and go to school. You can not subject your children to this kind of existence. Once your children are cared for, you and your husband can restart your life by looking for work, Once you have a job and a home again, your children can return to you. There are many Christian and Community Organization's, that will help you with housing too. If you feel you don't have decent clothes for a job interview, Goodwill or the Salvation Army has help for that.
Your first priority should be your children, love wants the best for the ones we love, love is not selfish. Good Luck.
2006-10-08 02:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you at the library on the computer? I don't know what got you into this situation but I do feel bad for you. If it's drug related though than I think you needed this to happen so you could wake up and get back on the right track. Which ever reason holds, I wish you and your family the best. There are homeless shelters that you can attend and they usually have information at these centers to help you get help for yourself.
2006-10-08 02:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by sweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a little confused.
How did you get access to a computer?
If you really are homeless, you and your husband should try to get jobs. You can get into an apartment building where rent is based on your income and you only pat 30% to rent.
Ask family and friends for help, and go find a shelter...
But again, I'm confused if you are homeless where you found a computer, and why you are wasting your time on Yahoo Answers.
2006-10-08 02:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by anabele6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow and you have enough money and time to post a question on yahoo answers?
I didn't know motels that get paid for by panhandling had WiFi
2006-10-08 02:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by delaware_voyeur 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call a local church and start from there. They might not be able to help you but should be able to direct you in the right place. Don't give up and keep trying...you will find help and you will have a better future.
2006-10-08 02:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by Christy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a crisis line and find out where there is a shelter in your area.I have been in your postion several times. One time the salvation army lent us a tent. I've gone to a shelter too. it wasn't so bad.Red cross may help.GOD Bless you.
2006-10-08 03:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by nancy e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try local churches or the Salvation Army. It takes time to go through 'the system' with welfare, you must be persistant.
2006-10-08 03:06:06 · answer #9 · answered by hrprrbn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a shelter and they well help u at alot. tell them u never no money and u need help. they'll provide u everything u need. and ask them for a consoling. that way u can try to get back up and start fresh. Wish u and ur family LUCK!!!
2006-10-08 02:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by Sam A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋