11-14-2018, 10:38 AM
A few weeks ago, my dad and stepmom were in a car accident, leaving my dad paralyzed and my stepmom DOA. I live a few states away, so I've asked my job/college for time off to be with my family. While my dad is in recovery, I've been caring for my 4 year old sister and 9 year old brother. I've been okay for the past month, but paying bills at my old place, and caring for my siblings without steady income is starting to become difficult. I plan to move my family at the end of year so that I can resume my old career, but I will need to find a bigger place that will accommodate everyone. I've attempted to find a temporary job in the local area, but finding something that will work with both children's schedule/ therapy sessions, and learning how to care for my dad when he's out of recovery doesn't leave much room for me to be "reliable"
Does anyone have suggestions on what I can do to help my family for the next 1-2 months? A few family members have helped out, but I was in the best situation out of most of my family so I hate to put them in a financial situation trying to help me.
Other people have suggested asking for donations, which would be great (mperspective is my venmo handle) but I'm really looking for something long term. I want to be able to find something so that I can at least pay rent and make sure the kids have a good Christmas-considering.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Does anyone have suggestions on what I can do to help my family for the next 1-2 months? A few family members have helped out, but I was in the best situation out of most of my family so I hate to put them in a financial situation trying to help me.
Other people have suggested asking for donations, which would be great (mperspective is my venmo handle) but I'm really looking for something long term. I want to be able to find something so that I can at least pay rent and make sure the kids have a good Christmas-considering.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!