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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=sbenjams]yes I have a separate expense for living costs. I am in the process of search for child care but would really need to narrow down where I would live before I can make final decisions. Is anyone aware of income based housing in DC or has anyone raised children while going to school?[/quote]

I raised a child as a single mother while going to grad school. However, my situation was much different. For one, I didn't relocate, so finding housing, figuring out childcare, etc were not issues.

No, I do not know about income based housing. Perhaps you can contact the HUD-- or whatever the federal income-based housing program is-for a list of places in the area. You may also be able to find that info on their website. Have you googled something along the lines of "low income housing in DC" or "low income housing near AU"?

PS: One thing I do remember from those days of single parenting/raising a child is that 2-3 year olds get sick A LOT, especially after a relocation for some reason. Be sure to have back up childcare in place as sick children are not allowed to attend daycare.[/quote]

Same Poster here...

I'd also like to add that you'll need names for the Emergency Contact list just in case you're in class and cannot be reached. Someone will have to pick up your children early from school or daycare.

I don't mean to crush your dreams, but having been there, I really, really, REALLY think you should consider school in your own state and keep AU as the VERY LAST resort or something you do when the kids are older. For one, the poor 6 year old will have to become acclimated to a new area/school and you'll be too busy with law school (after hitting the ground running) that you'll have little time to help the kids adjust.

If your support system here is strong and can be counted on 1000% (ex: your mother) then go for it--but still proceed with extreme caution.

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You know, the OP has a six year old.  She probably has a pretty good idea what it's like to raise children.   Wherever she lives, and whether she's working or attending school, her six year old will need to have an emergency contact, and wherever she lives she'll need to spend time with them.  Of course she probably already knows that, having gotten her kids to their current ages, and having sufficient intelligence to get into a JD program.

I don't understand why people are attacking the OP.  She asked a specific question about housing.

-- The single mom who suggest the Fields of Bethesda.  [/quote]

Who's attacking? Yours is the first negative post in this thread. Mine was practical and helpful advice.

Sure OP's raised a child in her hometown for 6 years. But that has nothing to do with relocating with said child and 2 year old to another town to attend law school. I was pointing out some things that are quite obvious but easily lost in the details as you contemplate a BIG move. The whole 'sick child' is one of those things you may not think about until it happens to you.

And academic intelligence has NOTHING to do with raising children. Some would question the wisdom of going to law school AFTER the 2 kids as a single mother. Let's be real: Law school is challenging enough as a single, childless person. Add in single parent and a 2 year old...OP has more to think about than just housing.[/quote]

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