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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a single mom and here are my options:
Older kid is 17 and could come from his father's house and watch his brother.
I could get a teenager or two from the old country to come and stay for summer. 
I actually have best friend and two family members come to visit soon. They don't need a job and I don't really need help, but they could easily do it. I can loan them out if you are in DC. All are grown women with years of driving experience.
I have three family member who are between jobs and live nearby. There's plenty of work in my own industry, but not in theirs seems like it. They already watch the kid on weekends.
At my own low-paid flexible job I have workers who would easily help out for $20 an hour. 
I can also bring the kid to work.
The easiest option - I simply take another vacation so I don't have to worry about care. I make $20k a year, so it's not like I can get any poorer.
Losing a job because of childcare  and not getting another one is not likely. Most business that pay nothing are hiring.

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