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Thread ID: 135778 2013-12-11 06:59:00 In a bind need some advice DeSade (984) PC World Chat
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1362286 2013-12-11 06:59:00 There are quite a few knowledgeable people here and I need to get some advice.

For reasons that are not really relevant here my son no longer has a place in the OSCAR programme.
As we both work till around 5.30 at the earliest we need him picked up and looked after from 3pm.

We don't have the money to pay anyone to do this, well not what would be called an acceptable rate any way.
So one of the ideas we had is this and this is where the advice comes it, could this work and would we run afoul of any laws?

We are thinking of offering free room and board to someone (female preferably) to pick him him at 3 look after him till one of us gets home during normal week days and although this does not seem like a lot of work for what we are offering we would also need the person to cover 8am - 6pm during the school holidays, all weekends are off.

Is this doable?
Is this fair? 		DeSade (984)
1362287 2013-12-11 07:17:00 Can't help with the above as I believe anyone that could do those hours would be someone I wouldn't trust with my child. Are you entitled to the 20 hours free child care ? plod (107)
1362288 2013-12-11 07:38:00 Your best bet would be to see if any of his friend's Mothers (who stay at home) could take him after school - for a small fee. Or, advertise at his school for someone who could provide after school care.

I would be very careful with your original plan. A person who doesn't work will generally be on a benefit, and most are expected to find work to get off the benefit. They may not stick around for long.

Have you talked to Work and Income to see if you are entitled to any assistance with childcare? 		Jen (38)
1362289 2013-12-11 07:50:00 Don't know your circumstances, but two parents working full time and can't afford a little child care? plod (107)
1362290 2013-12-11 08:14:00 Oscar is $500 a month and to pay for a carer would cost a minimum of $15 an hour that is $60 a day or $300 a week and $1200 a month, that is just for 4 hours a day.
During the holidays that spikes to a 9 hour day so thats $135 a day and $675 a week.

I don't know too many people in Christchurch with that kind of money just lying around any more.

We do not qualify for any Government assistance. 		DeSade (984)
1362291 2013-12-11 08:24:00 Two things pivotal to your question:

1: How old is your son?

2: Is he handicapped in any way? 		B.M. (505)
1362292 2013-12-11 08:27:00 Oscar is $500 a month and to pay for a carer would cost a minimum of $15 an hour that is $60 a day or $300 a week and $1200 a month, that is just for 4 hours a day.
During the holidays that spikes to a 9 hour day so thats $135 a day and $675 a week.

I don't know too many people in Christchurch with that kind of money just lying around any more.

We do not qualify for any Government assistance.i see, so you can afford to pay something. I would be looking for a stay at home mum. 		plod (107)
1362293 2013-12-11 09:16:00 Your best bet would be to see if any of his friend's Mothers (who stay at home) could take him after school - for a small fee. Or, advertise at his school for someone who could provide after school care.

I would be very careful with your original plan. A person who doesn't work will generally be on a benefit, and most are expected to find work to get off the benefit. They may not stick around for long.




I would be looking for a stay at home mum.

I agree with Jen and Plod. I wish you well. 		WalOne (4202)
1362294 2013-12-11 10:05:00 Two things pivotal to your question:

1: How old is your son?

2: Is he handicapped in any way?

7 and No. 		DeSade (984)
1362295 2013-12-11 10:56:00 After school job. Metla (12)
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