O/T: single mom seeks working vacation - ideas?

I'm trying to help out a very good friend. She is separated, has a daughter and son, ages 10 and 8. She lost her mom to cancer just before Christmas. Those last few weeks were pretty rough. I've heard her mention frequently that she'd love to simply get away for a little while, recoup from everything, refocus, spend time with her kids, etc.

An ideal solution would be something where she could work part time to help make ends meet but still have time and energy to spend with the kids. They are definitely her highest priority.

In terms of where she'd like to go, I know she loves the Rockies. And probably the Cape Cod area. They took a family vacation to the East coast this past summer, while her mom was still able to get around. I'd assume that would bring back good memories?

This lady is a hard worker, very honest and fair. I'd trust her with anything. She loves animals, likes tractors and can drive a stick. She is awesome in the kitchen and can sing like you wouldn't believe. A few years ago she actually put together a cd of cover songs with a local company, it was released in Europe and stayed in the Top 10 for something like 3 - 4 months. Rather impressive for a country gal that's had no real training; just been singing with her family since she was a kid. But I digress...

I should mention that the kids are already home schooled, so that wouldn't be an issue.

Thank you for your comments and suggestions.

With appreciation,

Anthony

Not many ideas, but, I know you can get some campgrounds to let a person staying for a while to work a couple hours a day in exchange for the camping fees.

The Caretaker Gazette may be able to assist her in finding a getaway working retreat.
Caretaker Gazette

Is she employed now? Drawing welfare?

Sure thing, this gal is what you call smart, makes top selling cd ( she should have made enough money on that to take a vacation )
some thing is wrong with this person, if she can't keep her marraige going, she picked him.

I would think she could manage her life and choices so that she can get over her ill feelings and move on.

Yes she is employed. She works for a home health care company, helps take care of elderly/disabled who can"t do for themselves. She also does volunteer work along the same lines.

Thanks,

Anthony

She had no expectation that her cd would be as popular as it was. She chose to NOT pursue music at that time because her kids were very young and she preferred to focus on them.

The fact is that her husband wrote her a letter several years ago stating that he "considered them to be divorced and would do as he wanted. She could do the same, and neither one needed to know what the other was doing." I suppose you pin that blame on her also? Any relationship requires effort and dedication from both individuals. ONE cannot make it work happily.

Thank you for your helpful and inspiring reply.

Anthony

Sorry to say that's what you are more than likely to get on here. I think they are saying this is the wrong medium to use to help your friend. Hope it all works out. sounds like a very talented and prioritizing lady. Good luck. RB

I'd like to help someone like this out but there are so many pitfalls involved especially with someone you don't know(and she doesn't either) its almost impossible. The kids would be the least of the problems.
I feel bad for people in circumstances like this. ........

I'd like to help, but not able to.... My first thought was that this could open a whole can of worms. Both for her, and for whomever takes her in.