My situation is even more desparate now. I have less than $100 in the bank and no cash on me. I applied for public housing again, but I missed the appointment, because I didn't have a ride and no one was answering the phones that day, so I couldn't see if I could make other arrangements. I don't know about child support anymore, the man is missing and has no records since he is an illegal immigrant and has many aliases. The police couldn't even find him to interview him or arrest him. And with child support, they ask me so many details about the person, most of which I don't know. and if I don't know enough, they will say that I'm unwilling to corroperate and dismiss the case. I don't know where he lives, or his phone number, or anyone that knows him, that could say where he is. But I also really don't want any records, acknowledgement, or anything saying who my son's real "father" is.

My biggest problems right now besides money are transportation and my fear of letting anyone else watch my son. So I don't know in the salvation army can help, but I'll check. I won't be able to get there though. There's no public transportation here. The closest bus stop is 4 1/2 miles away and there are almost no sidewalks. My problem isn't working with other people (that is something, but it's not what is holding me back the most), it's letting someone else watch my son. I'm afraid he will be hurt or negletted. I'm afraid that something could happen to me or I could get caught up at work and I wouldn't be able to pick him up from a daycare. I'm all he has, and I'm afraid to take that risk.