What Should I Do About Her?

[jen]

interesting - i didn't know agencies paid for hotels on any long term basis. i've heard of emergency shelters during a disaster or something like that - but even the cheapest roach motels that i've ever come accross are at least 40 bucks a night. you'd think it would be more cost effective even for an agency to set them up in an apartment.

In the instances I have had experience with, the hotels negotiate a lower rate with the state and it comes from an "emergency shelter" budget. It would be considered short term from 1-3 months allowing the family to get back on their feet.

Setting them up in an apartment comes from a Section 8 budget and there is only so much of that to go around.

Not that I disagree with you, just pointing out the bureaucracy...