"the word-of-mouth survival guide for SAN FRANCISCO parents"
Try checking www.momportunity.com.
There's TONS of legit at-home jobs that you can do from home (all are
free to apply for, and you don't have to pay to work). They include
jobs for major corporations like 1800Flowers and American Airlines.
There's customer service, data entry, online tutoring, etc., etc.
There's
also plenty of tips about starting your own home-based business (that
you own yourself... not selling makeup, cleaning products, or stuff
like that).
AND there's a page of dozens of sites that can
help you earn "free money" online, which can really add up and help out
with the family budget. When people tell me that they "need money
quick," I always suggest they start on the "free money page," and start
accumulating some extra money while they apply for at-home jobs. The
free money will hold them over until they start getting regular
paychecks.
If you can dedicate at least 2 hours per day, you can work for
ChaCha (www.ChaCha.com). You can get paid when you want (daily, weekly, several times a
day, whatever). You earn 20-cents per question if you answer 200
questions per week with a 95% accuracy rate. If you dip below that, you
get only 10cents per question (which is why I say you should work at
least 2 hrs per day, to make sure you keep your #s up.) It's very
simple. My niece earns $50 per day doing it. If you're interested, use
ChaCha@momportunity.com for your referral id so you can take the
entrance tests. if you're looking for a FREE at home JOB (not a business "opportunity"): Legit Work at Home Jobs- Stores, Restaurants, Services, Products, Activities, Events