by Marisol
(Long Beach, CA USA)
My name is Marisol and I live in California. I am a single mom to a five year old and a 4 month old. I used to receive child support payments from my 5 year old's father, but he became unemployed and is now in arrears. I filed for support for my newborn, but Child Support Services is taking MONTHS to serve him and I was told it might be up to 6 more months before I receive payments from him. I had saved my CA tax refund to pay for child care, but have recently run out. Daycare fees for both children add up to $1000 per month. My net income is $2530. I have to pay for rent, food, and credit card bills with that money. After paying bills, I have no money left for daycare. My current job is full time temporary and was supposed to end in June 2009, however, it was extended until September 2009. I can't pay daycare for those 3 months. If I quit my job, can I still collect unemployment? Thanks.
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