I am a mom w/ a chronic illness. Anyone know of a program or something that could help care for my children?

I'm sorry to hear about your condition. I love the fact that you are really focused on helping your children enjoy those experiences despite your illness.

You may want to contact your children's school for any local resources that they may be aware of.

You might be able to find adults who want to help (and who've been presceened for safety reasons) through a local mentoring or Big Brothers and Big Sisters program.

If you are members of a church, you may find that, if the congregation is aware of your needs, there may be church members who would be more than happy to help your family out.

If you live near a Boys and Girls Club, that would be an awesome place for your kids to recieve adult coaching and support. They do many types of projects from crafts to cooking to sports to homework. They often provide transportation to the program from school. Local churches, YMCAs, and/or Salvation Army branches often offer similar programs.

If you have any relatives or close friends, you may want to let them know of your needs. They may be interested in helping but not aware of your needs (or afraid of offending you by offering to do some "parenting" tasks). You might be able to repay the favor by letting their kids spend the night when your husband is home to help out. You might be able to offer something else (like crocheting blankets or something that you are able to do).

I hope that you continue to take every opportunity that you can to share your own stories and experiences and listening to your children, too. You may not be able to do some of the things with your children that you really want to, but they will always remember your love and attention.

Best wishes!

What kind of illness do you have that prevents you from doing most of the normal " mom stuff"?

I also have extreme health conditions, and I still do all of the dr. visits, and taking care of them. I do not have help from my ex at all.

I do all that they need or want, and yes, i will admit it wears me totally out, especially since I'm due in July. with child 3. ( SO NOT PLANNED) I do have the god parents ready that plan to take my children in the event of my death.

My advice is you can get rehabilitation help to help you in the home if you need, then you will have more energy for them...... it will be a lasting memory for the kids for a lifetime. I know my kids will always know that I was a good mom.

Once your unable to do these things the state might pay for nanny services depending on the need .... i know they have a program to pay for daycare.but i dont know what the qualification for it are... Good luck to you !!! I know its hard. God bless.

I am in teh same situation as you. Most counties have programs that can help with household stuff. That would be MY preference, personally. I can handle doing the things my children need, but afterwards find I have absolutely no energy for household chores. My husband picks up teh slack as best he can, but like yours he works full time adn still needs time with our children himself. Try contacting a senior citizen help program. That is who ours goes through. Yes I know you're not a senior, lol, but often the program goes through the same people.

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Now -- to the question.

Yes, there is a great organization that can help your family. It's called Big Brothers/Big Sisters. They will match a mentor adult with your children, and they become like a big brother or sister to them. Taking them to the park, or helping with homework, teaching them how to swim, etc. They spend TIME with your child.

The family has to qualify, and the requirements may vary state to state. So call and ask more about the program. It's been around for many many years.

Good luck!!

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Call around to local churches, salvation army, united way, etc. They should know of something.

Contact your local LDS church. They are fantastic at volunteer and charity work and I bet they could help out.

You need to consult a parenting advisor.

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