What should a single unemployed mother of 2 do to support her kids?

SINGLE MOTHER: What should a single unemployed mother of 2 do to support her kids?
I am 24 stay at home with my parents going through a divorce. I do not work, but my mother works at 5pm to 3am and my little sister works at 10pm to 7am. So between those time my mother helps me with my kids we are going through some financial issues and we are behind rent 4 months. We only have one vehicle and my dad drives both of them to work. I’m a emotional wreck right now and I seeking some advice and help.What should I do at this moment?

Answers and Views:

Answer by OwlTotem
i’m so sorry you and the family are going through so much! have you considered gov’t assistance? nothing wrong with it if you really need the help and it is only temporary till you can get back on your feet! has the landlord been spoken to?

Answer by Lyndsey
I understand what you’re going through. I’m dealing with a similar situation. First of all, if you’re not already you need to start looking for a job. Even in the bad economy there are still jobs out there. Take a job at McDonald’s if you have to. Then find a good daycare and put your kids in daycare. Unfortunately being a stay at home mom isn’t an option for you anymore. The government will be able to provide assistant for daycare for as long as you need it. Then with your first check pay any bills you can with half the check and put the remaining portion in savings for your own apartment. Continue doing this until you have enough saved up for an apartment of your own. You could even apply for section eight and food stamps if you need to. There is nothing wrong with being on welfare. It’s there for those who need the help and you need it. As for your emotional state, I’m sure you’re battling a lot emotionally and it will start taking a toll on your children if you don’t fix it. Find a good pastor at a church and get some counseling to heal your broken heart and stress from your divorce. Pastors are great counselors and they typically don’t charge anything.

Answer by ☆♥Mami of Hayzea & Cruz♥☆
Wow one thing u are VERY lucky anyone would even let u stay in a place four months with out paying ur rent!!

If i were u the best thing u can do is find a job, you can get public assistance until u can get on your feet. If it is something you need dont be embarrazed to ask for help!

Answer by myd00dlebug
Then you need to get a job. Staying at home is a privilege, not a right. If you are the only one who is supporting your kids, then you need to be working. Where is the father? Is he paying child support? He needs to. If your mom is home and will watch them, then that will save on daycare. Apply for assistance if you need it, though your mom and sister’s incomes will be counted as well and depending on what they make, you may or may not qualify.

Answer by WhyteGirL
Look into selling Avon. You can keep your customers in your local area, and drop off to them and some people will be willing to pick the product up from you. Look into it, it’s an option. Good luck and keep your head up!

also, serving at a restaurant is flexible hours, and cash on hand and then the paychecks.
Good luck!

Answer by TOM CAT
Youre an emotional wreck??!!! Your mom and sister work ridiculous hours AND help take care of the baby and your dad drives them both to their jobs while all you do is do what a mother is supposed to be doing, taking care of your baby??!!!!!
What should you do??!!! For starters you shouldnt be expecting them to be taking care of YOUR baby and you should get a job to help out. Make them all dinner and keep the house clean for them.

P.S.: Sometimes parents need a good spanking.

Answer by Carrie S
Try looking on direct.gov.uk for childcare options. If you use a registered childminder then you can claim back a lot of the cost on working family tax credits. If you’re unsure of how much you’d get then you can call the government and ask them.

Obviously working would give you some much needed adult time and help you support your children financially. No mum wants to be away from their kids but as a single mum, you have little choice.

Try and find a job that doesn’t involve too much travel from where you live where you can work part time each day or 2-3 days a week.

Answer by Mommy of 2 + 1 on the way!
Get yourself together (get some counselling and spend time on you!) and then get child support and either go to school or get a job. You sound like you are struggling and you really shouldn’t stress. It will work out.