Help when children leave education

[Patsandeds]

I’m a single mum of twins who turned 18 this year. I am scared we will be homeless as my child tax credit , maintenance and house benefit will stop in August.  I work 30 hrs a week in a police civilian role but my wages will only just cover my Rent of £1000 a month and council tax.  My daughter is hopefully going to Uni and my son does not know his plans but hopes to get a job. Do I just give up our home and sofa surf.  I’m so scared of the future and not being able to provide a home for myself and son and my daughter when she comes home from uni.

[GingerbreadJustine]

Hi Patsandeds

Thanks for posting here.  You can always talk to one of our helpline advisers and they should be able to explore your options.  Here are their contact details:

• Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline – Freephone 0808 802 0925

Opening hours:  Mon 10 – 6, Tues 10- 4, Wed 10 – 1 & 5 – 7, Thurs 10 – 4, Fri 10 – 4  They can be busy so callers can expect to wait up to 20 minutes before the call is answered.

Kind regards, Justine

 

[Kathymumofone]

Hi Pats,

Can you increase your hours? Take a second job?  And if your son is working, he needs to contribute to rent and food.

Don’t give up your home. You have a different life to live now they are growing up and this is just the transition. Look at benefits and what you can do to supplement your income. You’ll be fine. x

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