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CHAPTER 3
Creating Extra
Income
Even after finding ways to cut back and save for a rainy day, single par- ents may find themselves in need of extra income, either temporarily or long-term. But how does one do that and still have time to maintain an even keel at home and manage children’s needs and activities? It’s a real challenge, but there are some creative ways to make it work. We’ve included some ideas here and hope that they will trigger some ideas of your own.
Babysitting
This is not the same as opening a
child-care service in your home, which
requires special licenses and compliance
with state regulations. There can be lots
of opportunities for babysitting a few hours at a time and it can be a great way to earn some extra money, as much as $10-$12 an hour. If you are interested in starting a babysitting service, here are some tips for getting things in place.
1 . Get some training
Your local YMCA or community education program probably offers CPR and first-aid classes certified by your local Red Cross. Just having a certificate that shows you’ve had this training will help reassure the parent or parents of the child you are babysitting, and it can help you earn $3-$5 more per hour. Most community education programs are
True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful.
—Paul Sweeney
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