My youngest just turned 12 this month. He's possibly the most responsible kid in the world, and I wouldn't leave him home alone afterschool either. They just aren't ready yet, at that age.
I work in social service, so please forgive the impertinent question - it's an occupational hazard. Are you sure there are no community centers or programs to pay for afterschool care in your area? I know every state is different, but here, through our local workforce program, they paid for my niece's son's daycare so that she could remain employed. She only had to pay $1 a day.
You might try calling Child Care Aware at 800-424-2246, and asking about subsidized programs in your area. Or in your state, you can dial 211 for referrals to local services. I can't tell you how many times in our work we find that there are services available, but people just don't know about the services. It's worth a try!
Please forgive me if I'm being obnoxious. I don't know your whole situation, so I really shouldn't be putting my two cents in, but I just can't overcome that urge to help. :-)
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Date: 2008-07-14 01:45 pm (UTC)I work in social service, so please forgive the impertinent question - it's an occupational hazard. Are you sure there are no community centers or programs to pay for afterschool care in your area? I know every state is different, but here, through our local workforce program, they paid for my niece's son's daycare so that she could remain employed. She only had to pay $1 a day.
You might try calling Child Care Aware at 800-424-2246, and asking about subsidized programs in your area. Or in your state, you can dial 211 for referrals to local services. I can't tell you how many times in our work we find that there are services available, but people just don't know about the services. It's worth a try!
Please forgive me if I'm being obnoxious. I don't know your whole situation, so I really shouldn't be putting my two cents in, but I just can't overcome that urge to help. :-)