Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with the site. My son is already having challenges at the new school. Everyday since last Friday has ended in a meltdown and a call for me to come pick him up.
Also, some time in the evening last Friday (Halloween) I got a notice on my door stating that my rent is being raised by nearly $400! Starting in January my rent goes from $862 to $1,255 a month. It is insane. For one thing I live in an apartment, you can rent a house for that. Second, apparently the intent is to get those of us with Section 8 Housing Vouchers out. I spoke to my neighbor, she does not receive section 8 assistance, her sister who lives in the apartment just below her does. She went to speak to management when her sister got the notice. She was informed that it didn't affect her because she wasn't on section 8. When she said "yes, but my sister is" the manager said "oh, well we aren't trying to charge your sister any more, we are in negotiations with the housing authority to see just how much they will pay". How sick is that??? The very simple truth is, the max that they will pay for the size of unit we have is $1200 and they want to charge $1255. Basically that makes us no longer eligible to live here.
I've been advised to fight it. I just can't imagine fighting to stay in a place that I've been so desperate to get out of. It just sucks that for the same amount that some people spend on a weekend out of town, I could change the lives of my children and I.
I keep trying to organize a yard sale (now that I have someone letting me use their yard) and the weather is NOT cooperating :^(
I'm trying to stay positive about it all. With Christmas around the corner and knowing that I can't afford to move, let alone get my kids anything they really want..it makes it tough some days.
If anyone knows of any programs in the San Joaquin County area that will help someone that is low-income, disabled and has a special needs child move, please please let me know. Thank you.
