My name is Najla Raufyar. I have lived in Manchester for 16 years. I live with my husband and three boys 9, 6 and 2 years old.
With my first son, my husband and I worked. We were earning $9 an hour each but because we were working, Medicaid for me and my son was cut. Our monthly wages were so low to pay for my son’s health insurance and childcare. I had no option but to quit working to get my son’s Medicaid back.
With my second child, I tried to work but again, we didn’t have $220 a week to pay for childcare. I couldn’t afford that much with rent, food, and other bills. So, I have had to stay home to look after my sons because working at low wages doesn’t allow us to afford the high cost of childcare.
Submitted On
January 20, 2017
Categories
childcare