i'm 18 years old i have a son of 11 months and 3 of my little brother and sisters. i live on my own i take care of them, but i'm tired of it i feel like giving up already i have to much responsibilty, i have a lot of bills and also my little sisters and brothers and son that i must support i dont get any help from goverment i just get from what i get from work and its not a lot, what should i do should i give up and send them to different homes because i cant send them with mom, or what should i do i really do need help
2006-10-28 06:19:07 · 6 answers · asked by negin 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Why aren't you getting public assistance and food stamps. March your little behind right down and apply for it, you need the help.
Why isn't your mother helping with her children? She should be paying you child support.
What you are doing is admirable, I know it's tough to be a grown up when your friends are out playing, but your time will come.
Go to your state department of children services and ask for help, it does not make you weak, it means you have the brains to ask for help for the children you are caring for.
You are in my prayers.
2006-10-28 07:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down and take a breath. Do you have anyone that could help you at all? You shoud be able to qualify for Aid for Dependent Families and Children AFDC. Call Social Security or Your local SRS office. If you are head of household, the only wage earner, you should be able to get help with your bills and possibly EITC, the Earned income Tax Credit from the IRS, which gives you back your taxes at the end of the year if you qualify. Also, get into a bible believing church where others will help you. Sometimes the church women will help a mother or father they know is swamped. Could you also take a day off and get away for a day and just enjoy yourself? Do you have a mother or friend who might help? Good luck.
For encouragement, listen to ttb.org.
2006-10-28 06:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you ask other family for help? Aunt and uncles or someone?
You should ask the government for help. This is way to much work for an 18 year old, especially when you have a baby. I'm sure the local social services can help you out with some financial aid. The problem with that is that they might also break up your family and send your brothers and sisters away.
Another group that might help is your church, or any opther religious group you might belong to. They might help financially, and also by helping to babysit and take care of your baby.
2006-10-28 06:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by brand_new_monkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really do have a lot on your plate...have you talked to anyone in social services about your dilema? or maybe you should talk to some of the volunteer community services in your area. they may be able to help. if you do not have legal authority over your brothers and sisters, then you may not be able to legally apply for aid. many churches also offer assistance to people in your position. good luck with everything
2006-10-28 06:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by moluvsmark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to stick together, you don't want your siblings living apart from each other, why aren't you getting any help from the government?, you would qualify with that many children, you shouldn't be doing this alone, if you lived near me (Rdg, CA) I would watch them so you could have a break, it's very important that you all stick together, please don't give up.
2006-10-28 06:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find kinship care in your state. also, call catholic services and ask if they know of any types of respite care orgs. that can give you occasional time for yourself
2006-10-28 06:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by klp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋