Do give the address in NM to the state office that is paying you aid- they deserve to be reimbursed for the money the state is paying to support hIS kids. As soon as I find an address for him I plan to give it to them. But as of right now, I have no idea what his mothers address is.
You know her name, city and phone number, right? That should be enough for them to go on. Give that info to the state.
Did he go for the mental evaluation?
How long will it take for you to finish this vet asst. training? And what kind of pay do those jobs offer (I thought they didn't pay much?). Think broadly about careers that would support you and your kids well in the future. You are a bright girl and very capable, I'm sure. You might visit the career counselors at your school to find out what kind of other jobs are out there that you could get training for.
If you're interested in the healthcare field, respiratory therapy can be a good job. Surgery techs also make a decent living.
Of course, if you're reasonably attractive and have people skills, waitressing (at a nice restaurant)can pay reasonably well. It's a hard job but evening hours might work for you with your kids - give you time to be with them during the day.
Then there's also the option of applying for college scholarships and just going to college full-time to get a bachelor's degree in something. How were your high school grades? Ever take the SAT? Would you likely get a good score if you studied for it? There are scholarships available for single moms, if you're a good-enough student you should look into it. Most colleges have family housing and daycare available.
