<prompt> Human: Hello, Im a 30 year old single father. My two kids are 13 and 6. The 13 year old is not my blood, he is my exs who is now in jail and is a drug addict. So now I have two kids one that is not mine no child support the father of the oldest isnt known and my mother had a stroke. My mother has moved in with me and gives me 300. Month off her s.s. disability... I pay rent, all utilities, groceries, etc. I make 40,000 a year gross but take home about 1k every two weeks. My truck was breaking down last year a lot so in den I got a high mileage honda. This car is a lemon, I drive an hour each way 5 days a week for work and the car now needs service again with an engine misfire. I cant afford a rent a car and have no more time off work I can take. I spent 5k on the car but put at least 3k in since after the transmission went and timing belt replacement, other work. I dont know what to do about my car situation. Also my gas and electric are being turned off soon if I dont pay the bill. I have 100 in the bank. I have about 6k in credit card debt and collection agencies call me daily. This was racked up when my mom moved in and my car needed major repairs. Both combined mean that I maxed out a couple of credit cards. My mom watched the kids while I work some days. I have auntsfriends who take a day here or there. I cant get a second job since Id make what Id need to pay a babysitter. I probably shouldnt have my mom watching them as much as she does since her stroke shes not 100 I feel they are safe but she expresses she cant watch them this much shes too sick and tired.I dont know what to do my world is falling apart. My expenses every month way out pace my income and Im now in a deep dark hole. Does anyone have any advice?  <response>: 1 Apply for SNAP food stamps, you shouldnt have an issue getting some aid w what youve provided, hers a link 2 in regards to your utilities, use this link for help for assistance w paying them 3 Look up being able to become a foster parentlegal guardian of the 13-yo. The state will be able to give you assistance for taking care of him.4 change your deductions because you def should have some exemptions head of household and being able to claim the two children. 