 As mentioned in the last post, "rather than stigmatizing or ostracizing, research that points out the importance of family relationships should inspire a single mother's surrounding community to do just that—surround, encourage, help."
Craig's list, a Web site that functions in much the same way as the once-popular "classified" sections in local newspapers, published the following advertisement this week: "I am a single mother of 2 who at the moment has no place to live. I am just starting to try to get back on my feet and I need a place to live ASAP! We are quiet and clean and keep mostly to ourselves. I do not drink or do drugs, have a clean criminal record, not even one little parking ticket. I am not able to pay rent but I do work and once I get on my feet will be more than happy to pay rent. I have excellent personal references. Please, if you or someone you know has a room, a guest house or whatever please help us!" Such situations are becoming far too common, an indication that individuals and communities still have a long way to go to effectively surround, encourage and help those in need. This recent video from KNBC, Los Angeles, further describes the problem. | 
