OCCUPY WALL STREET

[SoNotHer]

Thank you both for your posts and concern. I couldn't find ARCHES in Indiana or a eviction mediation program, but I did find several possibilities in terms of pro bono services this morning for her. I found few other possible resources as well. An ex I reached out to today who suggested both the student and my friend try the 2-1-1 line that many states have set up to connect folks to services. Let's hope something works soon.

And yes, this is becoming all too common of a story. I have been teaching for well over 20 years, and I have never seen so many of my students to this point and with stakes for any missteps higher than ever.

Originally Posted by persiphone

the unfortunate thing is that because unprecedented numbers need help right now, the lines these women will have to wait in will be pretty long. as far as the custody issue, she can make a plea of financial hardship to the judge (i believe without an attorney) to get permission to leave the state. (i think don't quote me...still worth looking up).

as far as the eviction goes....in my state there was a program called ARCHES that asissts with the expense of getting a new place to live and with temporary rent. when i found myself out of a place to live recently due to a disaster to my apt building, i applied. of course, i didn't qualify because i don't have any evictions in my history. go figure. however, there are social programs that help those that have.

usually, social services or human services will have compiled lists of all the resources and agencies that can be made available to your friends. that's the upside. the downside is that the processes will take time and in some cases weeks to get an answer of yes we will help or no we can't help. i know the red cross gave us some assistance but again we suffered a disaster so i dunno if they can or will help. prolly not. it's worth a phone call?

edited to add.....what pisses me off is if i had the money i'd just send it to you. it's so frustrating.