Hello K.. I am currently unemployed as well, have been since May, so I sympathize with you :( I was in the same boat - looking for stuff that I could afford for my baby which is arriving sooner than I thought!, and came across some things on Craigs List. There were a lot of cribs on there. Some of course were priced high, but I remember seeing ones for $15.00 and up. Don't know the safety features of them, but they looked to be in good condition. I got a great bassinet on there for $25.00, practically brand new condition. I suggest trying that website and seeing what you can come up with. If I'm not mistaken, they did have some free things, if you are willing to pick it up yourself. Of course, this was a few months ago, but people post items on there all day every day. Give it a try, and good luck to you!!