My family and I are going to be homeless soon, and suggestions? Helpful ones?

Question

Myself, my husband who works full time, my three children, one being autistic.

Answer 1

I would like to help, but I don't have enough to go on.

Why are you going to be homeless?  

- Are you so far behind on rent that a landlord is evicting you?

- Is your home being foreclosed on?

- Are you selling your home?

I don't know what you husband makes or what your living expenses are, but I can tell you that my husband and I managed on one income under $50,000 while I stayed home full time with 3 small children.

We didn't spend money on anything other than housing and food. No shopping for clothes, going to movies, eating out.

It can be done if you are serious about it.

If you care to post more details, I will try and be more helpful.

EDIT - OK, I just read your question from last month and now have a clearer picture. I think you need to educate yourself as much as possible about finances and how to handle them.

- Get Amy Dacyzcyn's "Tightwad Gazette" series from your local library

- Check out Mary Hunt's Website, Debt-Proof Living:

http://www.debtproofliving.com/

- Think seriously about your lifestyle and where you money goes. Rent needs to be your number one priority. Then food and health care. Everything else is really fluff. Make a list of all the things that you have to be grateful for and read it every day.

Good Luck!!

Answer 2

Yes, if he doesn't make enough money you may qualify for food stamps, HUD housing/apartments, social services, etc...call/visit DSS....I don't know why you can't rent for a while if he is still working.

Answer 3

How did you GET into such a mess, is it because YOU don't work?

Get a job, not too many couples can make it one 1 full time worker.

You can work an off shift so your hubby can take care of the autistic child when you aren't there.

I feel for bad luck, but you sound like you could have TRIED harder. Don't hate me....I only go by the info given.

Answer 4

One thing you, being the mother, could do is try to sell as many valuable items as you can, as fast as you can. You obviously still have a computer and internet access so why not try eBay. Also, you should get a job ANYWHERE, no matter how crummy the job. Also if any of your kids are old enough they should watch out for the others and you should DEFINITELY Try to prolong being homeLESS. Maybe, you could move to the projects until you get back on your feet again.

Answer 5

find your nearest homeless shelter and get on their list so you have place to sleep and eat.

Answer 6

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that.. =\

Apparently your husband doesn't make enough money in his current job, so maybe he should look for a new one?

You could also get a job, and maybe a cheaper place? Maybe have a Baby Sitter or Family member babysit for you while you're working?