I don't think the OP is necessarily looking for money to help- I think she is trying to get services for her son. Her son may be in school but in a lot of areas- the schools do not necessarily provide the services her son requires. If her son is medically fragile, it may be unsafe for him to be there. Maybe the school can't or won't handle him.
Have you ever tried to keep a job when the school is constantly calling you to come pick your kid up? I am fortunate that my MIL is my boss and I can just leave if I have to.
And she's right it is a 24 hour job. Her husband may work 12-15 hour days.

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