Originally Posted by DBug:
Daycare, for what it's worth, your story warmed my heart 
. I love it when people are willing to step up and care for kids that have no one else, instead of giving them to the foster care system to deal (not that it's not a wonderful system!). So many people are more than willing to let someone else deal with situations like this. Not so many are willing to give up a good portion of their own life and make sacrifices like you did.
Debate aside, thank you for caring for your son!!
I wholeheartedly agree! As for getting assistance...I would certainly hope so. Anyone who provides foster care receives financial support, why in the world should you have been any different.
You made a choice to step in and be there for a child alone in the world, at 19 no less. You should be applauded. I'm sure you are wonderful example for your son.