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mommy3b2c




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 9:49 pm
Kiwi13 wrote:
But doesn’t NYC differentiate very much by which neighborhood you’re in within it? I wouldn’t know the first thing about where to move. And again, I repeat, I know NOBODY there.


If you move to Brooklyn in the marine park area it’s a very quiet suburban feel. People are very friendly and kind and you should be able to get a decent apartment for about $2000 a month or maybe less. I would have you over for Shabbos meals. And I will definitely let your children attend my programs for free. And my programs really help children in many ways. And you can send your special needs children to public schools wirh other frum special needs children.
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amother
Amaryllis


 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 9:57 pm
Are you a member of Soferet? It's an online group of frum people involved in all aspects of writing, publishing, editing, etc. Members frequently post ads with available jobs, and if you post what you're looking for you will likely get some helpful leads and contacts.
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amother
Snowdrop


 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 10:45 pm
Kiwi, the public schools in Beachwood are excellent for many special needs kids, like on the spectrum, downs syndrome. Look around or ask around and you'll find that people are moving across Green from University Heights to Beachwood for the public schools for their children with social needs.

Even a family from a different state moved there for that
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 10:49 pm
cbsp wrote:
Hug Hug

I belong to a jobs available whatsapp group and decided to search for "remote"

This came up. Maybe it could work for you?
(says the candidate needs a strong medical background but doesn't specify any type of certification needed. You seem to be very medically savvy based on life experience...)

Medical Research Specialist – Brooklyn, NY / Remote # 63099
https://candibots.com/jobs/med.....mote/

B'hatzlacha, we're davening for you!


Thank you so much for this. I just finished applying. I think I would be really good at that. Let's hope and pray they think so too! :-)

ETA fun fact: I have experience in medical research, both in practice and interpretation/implementation of findings.
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cbsp




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 10:58 pm
Kiwi13 wrote:
Thank you so much for this. I just finished applying. I think I would be really good at that. Let's hope and pray they think so too! :-)

ETA fun fact: I have experience in medical research, both in practice and interpretation/implementation of findings.


I'm super glad I posted it. Heart
(there definitely should be some equivalency certification for practical medical experience)

B'hatzlacha
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:03 pm
cbsp wrote:
I'm super glad I posted it. Heart
(there definitely should be some equivalency certification for practical medical experience)

B'hatzlacha


Thanks! By practice, I meant that I was on research teams in college and grad school, not that I had the illnesses we were studying (thank GOD!) or need the interventions being developed. But I know how to be a proper consumer of research and interpret scientific studies. I could do this! :-)

(Come on, I've got to cheer myself on... right?)
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:04 pm
Any idea which company or which types of companies are using this recruitment service? Are these Jewish companies or just random job postings?
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amother
Mauve


 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:06 pm
I believe Lakewood has excellent Spec Ed programs. Rents are not cheap though I think they are coming down.

Also I was just talking to someone who runs an organization to help divorced women and their kids.

She might be a resource for you even remotely, if you decide to stay in Cleveland. I imagine she only deals with local families but you never know. If you'd like her number I can PM you.
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:07 pm
amother Snowdrop wrote:
Kiwi, the public schools in Beachwood are excellent for many special needs kids, like on the spectrum, downs syndrome. Look around or ask around and you'll find that people are moving across Green from University Heights to Beachwood for the public schools for their children with social needs.

Even a family from a different state moved there for that


I grew up here. I graduated from Beachwood. I'm well aware. I'm doing my best to make it work. If I can survive the short term issues, which seem insurmountable, it'll be my best option most likely. The biggest issue is establishing a permanent residence in Beachwood and being able to financially swing it. Yes there is health care and a lot of chesed here, but there are still big hurdles. I need to somehow buy a house.
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cbsp




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:12 pm
Kiwi13 wrote:
Any idea which company or which types of companies are using this recruitment service? Are these Jewish companies or just random job postings?


The majority of the job postings appear to be for Jewish companies but I don't know if that's a certainty. Candibots does seem to be owned by yidden...
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amother
Mint


 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:21 pm
amf wrote:
Was just about to post this. There are platforms that connect you with kids, provide a curriculum, and give you everything you need to do the job. It can be very lucrative, it's remote, and you ca choose how many (or how few) students to take on


I would love to do this. Do you know more? Also what qualifications are needed?
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amother
Powderblue


 

Post Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:50 pm
Kiwi13 wrote:
Please list all ideas you have of affordable and welcoming communities for a single mother with 3 kids. Two have special needs that might not be able to be accommodated by a Jewish school.

I have significant medical challenges and currently don’t drive, although I hope that will change in the near future. I have no money and no job right now, but I’m excellent at what I do (writing and editing) and intend to freelance from home as I did prior to my Aliyah attempt.

Please tell me how much I would need to budget for rent or how much a small house would go for, if you can. I’m going to assume that unless the area has school vouchers, I’m sending to public school. I really have no money, and I need to prioritize housing.

You can get a job working with people with special needs since you already have experience in that field being that you have two kids with special needs. The best would be in NY since there are many agencies and you would be able to work doing day hab while your kids are in school. NY also offers the best care for kids with special needs so that would def be worth it. And you can apply for medicaid, food stamps, and other benefits for immediate assistance. Plus, you dont need a car to get around so that is def a benefit.

The best organization to reach out to would be sister to sister since they can offer you lots of guidance if you do want to live in NY-- https://sistertosisternetwork......yId=4

My extended family is another organization in NY that offers assistance-- https://www.myef.org/

If you are escaping domestic violence, you would also qualify for services. There are lots of agencies in NY that help with the situation you deal with and may be able to help you settle somewhere safe (and provide shelter and other services if need be).

https://www.ohelfamily.org/ser.....lence

https://jewishboard.org/

https://www.safehorizon.org/

Scroll down to NYC area for resources in NYC-- https://www.nyscadv.org/find-h......html

Because of your own medical needs, your kids with special needs and you fleeing from a domestic violence situation, you may be able to apply for Section 8 or housing vouchers in NY. Here are several websites you can look into to see if its applicable to you:

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://newdestinyhousing.org/

https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha......page

https://hcr.ny.gov/ehv

https://propertyclub.nyc/artic.....ately

https://thesafecenterli.org/cl.....onal/

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/bl.....ovide

https://www.hud.gov/ehv

You can also look for all these resources in whichever state or city you are in. If you need help then let us know where you are located and we will try to find these resources in your location.
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amother
Lawngreen


 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 12:14 am
You've mentioned getting a mortgage and buying a house, and I'm not sure why. Are there no rentals to be had in Cleveland? It doesn't sound like buying is where you are right now.
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amother
Powderblue


 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 12:22 am
This seems to be a good resource in Cleveland as they provide many services that you are inquiring about. It would be worth it to reach out to them and see if they can help you or if they can give you referrals to other places:

The Hebrew Shelter Home provides emergency and temporary housing for Jewish women and children escaping domestic violence or facing imminent homelessness. On-site client services are available in a five bedroom Jewish home located in a residential community.

Clients access a variety of services and supports during their shelter stay, including:

Personal budgeting, employment, housing, financial assistance
Counseling and case management
Kosher meals
Jewish Sabbath and holiday celebrations

For more information, call any of the following individuals:

Mae Bennett 216.378.8675
Janisse Nagel 216.378.3477

https://www.jfsa-cleveland.org.....home/
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amother
Phlox


 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 1:00 am
I think you’re smart to stay in Cleveland.

Have you talked with Mrs. Landau (Matan B’Seser) and Mrs. Drazin? They may be good resources. Also the Chesed Center and Gesher.
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amother
Snowdrop


 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 1:27 am
Stay in Cleveland if you can handle whatever you hate about it here Smile

Yee, speak to mrs. Drazin and mrs. Landau.
Speak to chavi k from gesher.
Speak to bikur cholim.
Speak to th chesed center.
Get on food stamps and medicaid.
Each of these organizations is incredible in their own way!!
If you avail yourself of everyone's help which they are eager to give, you will be okay.
You can really make it here in very very low income.

And Beachwood has special needs public schools that are top

And Cleveland has top medical care.

I wish you could have a "case manager" friend who can help you research and guide you and advise you.

Can you forget about owning a house right now?
I think your life circumstances will need to stabilize before you think abt buying a house...
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amother
Snowdrop


 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 1:31 am
Rent in beachwood is not cheap, but we of one of the organizations can help you brainstorm. Ask mrs. Landau for advice.

Mrs kletski can help you get on all the different govmt programs

I'm seeing these as rentals

https://www.zillow.com/homes/f.....22%7D
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 2:00 am
I'm trying my hand at staying in Cleveland. Unfortunately rentals are not a good option. Better to purchase. Once my husband gets back to the US we'll deal with the fact that the money is in an account I can't access (don't get me started), but once I have a job, I should be able to purchase a small house. There's one I'm interested in, but need to find out more. Then again, it'll likely be gone by the time I'm able to qualify. I have awesome credit, but I need enough length of time of consistent income (AKA not freelance) to qualify, per the mortgage broker I spoke with.
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 2:02 am
I won't be able to put down the full 20% to avoid PMI, but I might be able to scrape by and make a purchase somehow, and then the monthly payments are less than rentals. I've been souring my options. Plus, rentals go up... I need something stable. I need to build a warm, stable home for my kids. I'm not dead yet. I can still try.
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Iymnok




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Jan 13 2023, 2:58 am
Since you money that will become available in the foreseeable future, is there a free loan available in the Jewish community there? That should help with the down payment. Then your concern is the mortgage.
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