Dear Group,
I'm a single father raising a beautiful 4 year old girl myself as her mother left us 3 years ago because she didn't want to be a mother anymore.
Anyway, I devote myself to my child, and I'm a hard and disciplined worker who just had his pay cut by 50%, however I'm starting a second job in a month to subsidize my income. Additionally, I'm seeking an evening job if I can find a good sitter. I've been seeking secondary jobs for sometime now, and I'm often told I'm over qualified, or of course, jobs are little tight right now.
With my salary being cut, as with many wonderful Americans today, I have not been able to meet my rent and utility bills, and I'm told by government agencies I made too much money last year to qualify for a loan or grant. Additionally, my landlord has told me he's evicting me if I can't come up with the rent, which I'm already a month behind on. As a foster child myself, I do not have a family network to rely on.
If anyone knows of any organizations that can help a father in need, I would be forever grateful for your direction. I'm not a beggar, and I feel absolutely terrible for even posting this question.
Truly Grateful,
Vincent
Keep The Faith, Make Backup Plans
Look into food stamps, welfare agencies, churches in your area. Call around your area. Do you have any family members who can help you out financially. If forced to move, is there someone you can move into with even if your on the couch? Really think hard about it, and come up with multiple back up plans, even if your on the street, but you bought a van, and can still make it as your working, and your child is taken care of. Are there any shelters in your area. Sorry about your situation. You're in a tough spot. Work hard, and keep your faith in the future. Stay positive.
helluva man!
First of all, you deserve a support check
. Also, I know how it goes when you make bookoo last year, loose it all, then realize you have to be broke a full 'tax' year in order to get assistance... Try Food Stamps, they shouldn't be able to turn you down.. also look into childcare vouchers!
I dunno if you hear this much but your daughter is VERY lucky her DAD went through the foster system, because I know You will do whatever it takes to
step up! *Applause* Things will work out, you will get what you need, may take a uphill battle but i have Faith!
Hang in there
I know you are in a hard spot right now but hang in there. It is very sad how little support there is in the workd for Single Fathers. I feel your pain.
-Aaron