"Most of the time we were in the car. After my son's father pulled his arm so hard that it was almost out of the socket, I knew I had to leave if I was going to give my kids a future. I didn't have a plan. I just wanted to be out of the situation; I didn't think about where we could go or what I would do. My only concern was getting away."
Each month, we continue to save on utilities, like garbage and water. Splitting the mortgage, property tax, and insurance made homeownership feasible for us.
The reason for the increase is no mystery given the lack of affordable housing throughout the country... a perfect storm of factors impacting low-income families with young children unfolded.