judyann,i ask myself this everyday.why do good people have such sytuggles.but you are beatiful and seem healthy,dont let these bumps get in your way.you stay strong,good things will happen.do you have your health?.just remember if you want to talk there are people here who want to listen.i know i do.so for yourself your kids ...that is enough to want to keep going.they love you.they need you ......you will do better i know you will.just dont ever give up.ever.sincerly wenny,,,hugs and kisses xoxo

It is the toughest job in the world - being a single parent. You work 24/7/365... and it doesn't get any easier.

But giving up is not an option. Your children are depending on you and only you and you have to do this for them. To show them that not only can you survive, but thrive! 

Start by going back to social services and requesting child support. Regardless of whether or not dad is a loser, he still has a financial obligation to his children and the state has an obligation to assist you in obtaining that support for your children. Also explain to your caseworker that you need transporation assistance, day care assistance and housing closer to the services available to you. 

also check out 211.org there maybe additional services in your area to help.

You may be eligible for rental assistance as well - check out hud and see if they can help - their rent works on a sliding scale - which would make it more affordable for you and your children. 

I love my children dearly and I try to make good choices but I end up nowhere. My children's fathers turned out to be loosers even though my children were planned. I feel like I am tired of being in this world. If I am unable to take care of my children, why should I live? I tried being strong for 9 months but I just can't be anymore. I tried getting financial assistance from the state but in Utah you have to go to school or search for a job full time in order to qualify and I don't have a car and no one cares about me. There are no transportation systems where I live and daycares are clear across town. I tried to find online employment but I am unable to find any real work that makes good money without start up costs. I am at the end of my rope and I am tired in everyway. Does anyone have any ideas?

Hoping to get grant to deal with clients who are mentally ill and have children. If not do a research at Children's hospital where there is a program going on right now. The program deals with helping the children deal with operations and other processes they have to go through.

I have started a research project attempting to provide dying pediatric patients a way to deal with their impending death.  There is very little research available about how to assist people that are dying, especially a child.  This study utilizes interviews and a video camera.  The goal is to find a means for children to talk about the dying process as well as to leave a legacy.  I would like to get other hospitals in the US involved in this study.  Currently the study has only been implemented at Arkansas Children's Hospital and I would like to get other pediatric centers involved.  Having more institutions involved will increase access to data.  I need financial assistance to be able to cover costs of travel and training to these other institutions that wish to participate in this study.

Hi Shannon Moreno-Cook, There are federal grants for medical research and we wish you that you manage to get one. If you follow the link in the next section, you will go to a page where you will find a list of what federal grants and programs for medical research are available. See which of these are applicable for you and which your project is eligible for and let's hope that you will get aid in obtaining the resources for your study.