My half brother with whom I have a small but good relationship and he lives a few states over. He recently contacted me to ask for advice on how he can improve his current situation. He has a long-term girlfriend with whom he has a 10 month old child with. He is interested in possibly leaving where he is at to get away from certain people as well. He has $100 in the bank and makes $15/hr, his girlfriend does not have any steady income to speak of and currently takes care of their child. He lives in a rural community. He has floated the idea of leaving his girlfriend and child behind to start anew somewhere else and then moving them in with him once he is established. His transportation is currently a $1,400 cash car. He loves his child and girlfriend very much and wants to improve their outcome.
My wife and I have discussed his situation and are willing to offer assistance. We have said privately between us (wife and I only) that we could offer housing, resume writing, job hunting, help with creditors/settlements, food, and possibly even a better a vehicle. My wife and I are not rich, but we can afford to lend financial assistance as well, albeit temporarily.
Credit Score 530 and owes around $12,000 in unpaid outstanding medical bills.
He works a $15/hr job currently.
Pays no Rent currently, only utilities.
Low monthly bills, but his take home pay probably goes to food, utilities, gas, car insurance, baby stuff, cell phone, etc.
He has a CDL and a good driving record.
What pitfalls do we avoid? What are the best ways to help him out in his current situation? Do we move him in with us and offer resume help, job hunting help, etc? What about his girlfriend and child?
Submitted September 09, 2017 at 01:33PM by thisonelife83 http://ift.tt/2jdWO6H
