New Single Mother Seeks Government Housing Grant For Young Baby
by Larryssa White
(New Iberia, Louisiana, USA)
I would like to start off by saying that I am a teacher assistant in the Iberia Parish School Board in Louisiana.
I am currently on child care assistance and food stamps. My monthly income doesn't cover rent, car note, childcare, and car insurance as well as utility assistance.
My community gave out vouchers for utility assistance, but I was working and by the time I made it to the office they were out of money.
I don't have any family support and I don't like asking for handouts, but it is for my son.
It is not his fault that his father doesn't want to pay child support and the system is not making him responsible. It his not his fault that his mother doesn't make enough money.
I am trying to go back to school, and learned that my student loan has recently been in default from a University that stole the money and I have no was to prove it.
So once again my life is on hold to support my 9-month old son. I voted for this administration, because I believed that they are the voice of the poor man who is working. With God at our side, "Yes We Can!"
As a granddaughter of a World War II Veteran, I have faith in this country and believe that compassion for the people is still alive. Thank you, Larryssa White.