Any baby sitting co-ops for child care?
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:25 am
Good morning,
I'm writing this hoping to find resources and gain a sense of community for my family. I need child care, and maybe a bay sitting co-op can helpI'm a single mother of 3. I moved to Woodstock, Georgia from Florida four years ago to be closer to family. My 2 oldest kids' father still lives there, and he helps some but it's few and far between. My brother had to move a ways away for work and my dad passed away in November. My mother has been diseased for 10 years. I really have nobody and it's getting more tough. I have full time employment as a hair stylist and stretch as much as possible to make ends meet. About 2 weeks ago, my youngest child's father was diagnosed with lymphoma and is now struggling to help support our son. I just am floating alone in the world and it's scary.
I was wondering if there are any groups that maybe do babysitting co-ops? Or any resources for child care. I don't want to beg for handouts, but I know I'll never have any help if I don't seek it out. Any financial assistance that may be available to help me through this rough part of the journey. I do belong to Woodstock city church but feel lost in the mega church setting. My kids love going to their small groups, so I've stayed there. My kids have Medicaid and food stamps which helps a lot. I do not have any medical coverage. I have sought out a therapist who I love but the expense keeps me from being able to go as much as I probably should.
Anyway, I hope this makes sense about a baby sitting co-op. I am trying to find single parent support groups as well, just knowing it may not be as scary if I knew anyone else who may understand or relate. If you have any information or advice and prayers, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time.
Caroline
I'm writing this hoping to find resources and gain a sense of community for my family. I need child care, and maybe a bay sitting co-op can helpI'm a single mother of 3. I moved to Woodstock, Georgia from Florida four years ago to be closer to family. My 2 oldest kids' father still lives there, and he helps some but it's few and far between. My brother had to move a ways away for work and my dad passed away in November. My mother has been diseased for 10 years. I really have nobody and it's getting more tough. I have full time employment as a hair stylist and stretch as much as possible to make ends meet. About 2 weeks ago, my youngest child's father was diagnosed with lymphoma and is now struggling to help support our son. I just am floating alone in the world and it's scary.
I was wondering if there are any groups that maybe do babysitting co-ops? Or any resources for child care. I don't want to beg for handouts, but I know I'll never have any help if I don't seek it out. Any financial assistance that may be available to help me through this rough part of the journey. I do belong to Woodstock city church but feel lost in the mega church setting. My kids love going to their small groups, so I've stayed there. My kids have Medicaid and food stamps which helps a lot. I do not have any medical coverage. I have sought out a therapist who I love but the expense keeps me from being able to go as much as I probably should.
Anyway, I hope this makes sense about a baby sitting co-op. I am trying to find single parent support groups as well, just knowing it may not be as scary if I knew anyone else who may understand or relate. If you have any information or advice and prayers, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time.
Caroline