Help. I Can't Find Work

M., I may be of help to you. Have you tried to apply for social security for your son with Autism? I have two sons that have ADHD and other behavioral problems and I receive supplemental social security money for them. For one child I receive $637.00. So, apply for SSI. You can go online to www.ssa.gov or go to your nearest social security office to apply. Apply online if you can because the lines at the office are long. As far as Christmas gifts, will your church help with that? If not ask your local elementary school's office for any resourses in the community to help with Christmas gifts. About employment, do you have any receptionist experience? I am also a certified medical assistant but I took a job as a medical receptionist. So, try and apply for this position on www.careerbuilder.com. You can build a profile and resumes and they will also email you jobs based on your preferences. God Bless and Happy Holiday's. Let me know what becomes of it all.

Toys R Us is hiring seasonal help right now. I am sure a lot of other retailers are too. I know it isn't what you really want to do, but it is a job which it sounds like you really need.

Go to a social services agency (i.e. Catholic Charities or Salvation Army) and ask for help. Many of these agencies can provide you with a full spectrum of assistance - food, clothing, rent/bill assistance, job training and job search assistance. Call 211 - it's a FREE referral service that can send you to the agency that's closest to your home that can help you meet your needs.

I know that God will provide for your needs. It may be uncomfortable to ask for help from your church, but that is what churches are all about. My husband and I had to borrow money from a relative a while back, and it killed me to ask, but I believe God was trying to teach us a lesson in humility. To truly understand and minister to the needy, we often have to experience those struggles first-hand. I pray that God will bless you, and I have no doubt that if you ask for help..you Will receive it. I pray that you have peace during this timee..it will pass!!

M.,
I just found out about this community resource for single parents, it is very new and they provide several services and workshops that include financial crisis coaches, legal workshops, childcare options, counseling and other very helpful things. The website is www.parentingalone.org ant the phone number is ###-###-####. It is in Carrollton but they partner with other agencies in the metroplex. If you can please let me know if it was helpful.
Good luck!

I saw an ad today for US Toy in Plano which could be beneficial especially because it has teacher supplies..Lots of other retail places have ads out as well, especially here in this area. I am not sure where you are located.

Good luck