Hello my nickname is Coco. I need help relocating back to NY. I have two children, my son is 11 and my daughter is 16. We need to relocate back to Brooklyn, NY (where we are originally from) because of a terrible living arrangement and relationship with my childrens father. The children and I have been crying out for a very long time to get away from this environment, but have been financially powerless to do so. I have been working as a temp here in the Southwest, but have not made enough money to secure moving money or money for one month's rent, security, or possibly real estate fee for an apartment in Brooklyn, NY. My daughter in an effort to alleviate this burden on me, put in extra hours and OT on her summer job because she knew the despiration we three faced in trying to leave. We have secured enough money to put our belongings into storage and to fly out to NY so that I would be able to register my children at the NYC public schools which starts the day after labor day. We are in a deadline crunch. However, my sister has offered and has fought me at the same time in allowing us to stay with her in Long Island temporarily until I can get us on our feet. She has outright "refused" us to stay with her because of her fears regarding her lease, possible problematic living arrangements, the possibility of financial burdens she might face by haveing the three of us stay there with her temporarily. She has a good secure job and is a NYC School Teacher. She has recountered on and off stating that it would be ok for us but only for one month. But, I cannot guarantee I will find a job in one month, the money for an apartment in one month, or even get a job in one month. I have made necessary arrangements as best I could to continue contact with NYC employment agencies, and realtors, and landlords. They all require the same thing - "you must be here in NY before we can do anything". I have gotten a thumbs up with regard to securing employment in NYC ( I work as an Executive Administrative Assistant) in the Financial District (what I used to do anyway) and a thumbs up with regard to Realtors confirming that they have $1200 a month apartments available for me. However, the fact remains that I, and my two children could become "Homeless In NY" if my sister persists in entertaining her fears. The NYC agencies for the homeless and public assistance require that I become homeless first before they can even begin to help. I must prove to them that I am homeless beyond a reasonable doubt. And we will be placed in a shelter in the Bronx indefinately, until permanent housing becomes available. I am afraid of this. Please....!!!! I just need money to put down on an apartment - one month's rent, and security. I will be looking into apartments that don't require a fee like on craigslist.com - to make it cheaper for me. However, I cannot guarantee that I will secure an apartment like this after everyting is said and done anyway. You see, I will be a single mother with two children-a more high risk tenant to most landlords. I...can... get an income verification once I start working - even if it be temp work - from any staffing agency one I begin working with them. I have worked for approx 20 years in NYC as an Executive Administrative Assistant in Corporate Finance mostly in the Wall Street area. I am also a writer and have published my 1st book of poetry and am working on my second. I am also an artist. My children are bright, beautiful children with alot of potential each. They will offer much to this world and I will do my part as a good parent. We do not deserve to become "Homeless In NY" because people in our lives care more about their own money then their own family. We are escaping a bad situation at home. We have come along way. We are good people and have paid our dues and taxes like everyone else. This alll seems so unfair to us!!! PLEASE HELP US!!! GET ON OUR FEET!!! PLEASE ANYONE LISTENING!!! Please respond via email to cmfriedman01@aol.com
