I’m begging strangers to buy my baby’s essentials as we’re in a homeless hostel, I pet sit to stay in nice digs for free
A WOMAN has taken to social media to beg strangers to help by her 12-week-old baby essentials.
The young mum revealed she and her baby was currently homeless and doing anything possible to get out of the situation.
In one clip, she could be seen looking after a house, but she revealed it wasn’t hers.
While she and her daughter were currently residing in a homeless shelter, she decided to sign up to a pet sitting website so they could get out every now and again.
Instead of being stuck in the shelter, she moved around where possible dog sitting for people on holiday to stay in nicer places with her baby for free.
She said: Currently homeless, trying to work smarter not harder.”
To help her with the cost everyday living she had also set up a GoFundMe along with an Amazon wishlist so people could send her items.
The mum added: “GoFundMe is linked. PO box coming soon.
“Have gotten so many messages of support and have read some of your stories as well. Not letting the hate outshine all the love that’s been poured onto us! The night is always darkest before the dawn.”
Listed on the Amazon wish list was items for herself, her daughter and the home such as breastfeeding bras, hairbrushes, toiletries, nappies, muslins and a playmat.
Generous strangers have bought the majority of the items for her daughter and treated the mum to some of the items too.
The mum also took to social media to thank those strangers who have made life easier for her and her baby.
In another clip, she said: “Baby girl now has her essentials including this sleep sack. No more waking up to make sure she’s safe, thank you.”
The mum shared the post on her TikTok account @3pointo47 where she has amassed over 5,900 followers and 398k likes.
People were quick to show the mum support and ask her where they can send donations to.
One person wrote: “I wish you the best of luck.”
Emergency Council Accomidation
In England, emergency council accommodation is provided to individuals or families who find themselves homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The process typically involves several steps, and the specifics can vary depending on the local council. However, the general process is as follows:
- If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, you should contact your local council’s housing department as soon as possible. Most councils have dedicated housing options or homelessness prevention teams., The council will conduct an initial assessment to determine your situation. This usually involves an interview where you will need to provide information about your circumstances, including why you are homeless, your housing history, and any specific needs you may have.
- The council will check if you are eligible for assistance. This includes verifying your immigration status and whether you have a local connection to the area, e.g., living, working, or having family in the area.
- The council will determine if you have a ‘priority need’ for housing. Priority need categories typically include:, Families with dependent children., Pregnant women., Individuals who are vulnerable due to age, physical or mental health conditions, or other special reasons., People made homeless by emergencies such as fire or flood.
- If you are deemed to have a priority need, the council must provide you with temporary accommodation while they investigate your case further. This is often referred to as interim or emergency accommodation. This could be in a hostel, bed and breakfast, or other types of temporary housing.
Another commented: “Please put an Amazon wish list together you can ask the people if you can use their address when pet sitting and change the address in Amazon as you move and make the addresses private!”
“I’m also in this situation currently so sending all my love,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Could you make an Amazon wish list with necessities you need? Ik some people would rather have that for you instead of giving money.”
“Yessss, totally understandable! I’ll update once I have a delivery address,” the mum replied.
“You are so strong mama,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “You’re doing great momma!! Keep working hard you got this!!”
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