We always have choices - this single mom works from home - no child support at this point - my daughter isn't old enough for school work, but I'm staying home with her. We cut back on a lot of things that I've never in my life cut back on, but she's the most precious gift I've ever been given - her safety, well being, and education is something I take seriously. I think she'll thrive in our home environment. I wouldn't risk her being exposed to a public school for anything.
We hear about other single parents like you and we applaud you. We homeschool as well and struggle financially, but we will never, ever, put our children in a public school. We will sell our home and move out of the state if that's what it takes to continue homeschooling our children.