i think you may be in good enough health to get a job anywhere clothes store, burger king, bank, work as a janitor at a school. you can get a affordable apartment without section 8. there are old people out there on fixed income who don't leave in section 8 , section 8 is for old people not young people who can work. pray and get out there and for a job. where you can climb the ladder and make abetter life for yourself and child if you have one show them that education go a long way no matter where you live. if work hard enough you can become a self made millionare. may god bless you in your journey of wealth well being and happiness