Should I financially help my husband's house poor family?

My husband’s family has been struggling financially. They live the lifestyle of what is known as “house poor”. The dad got sick and cannot work. We gave them $2k last month which was supposed to go towards a deposit on a place they could afford. They haven’t moved yet and are asking for money again. What should we do?|||You and your husband should talk to them. They might be in need of money for some other purpose.


Try to know their needs and find options to help them.|||If you can afford it, have your husband tell them that when they find a place to move, you'll help the with the deposit and the first month's rent. He should make it clear that that's the best you can do. Then, after they find a place, write the check directly to the owner or leasing agent. Don't give them any more money unless you can really afford to lose it. Your in-laws aren't going to be able to pay you back soon because moving brings expenses -- deposits for utilities, curtains, etc.|||Wonder what they did use the $2000 for...You did what you could and they seemingly abused the purpose BUT you also cannot tell people WHAT to use the money for when given to them even though it was implied. So...what CAN you do? You could:


1) Write the check specifically to the person they are renting from...


2) Help them to help themselves...get father some help from local offices that will help with medical bills, medications, income (disability or unemployment), medical coverage, food stamps, etc.


3) Refuse to help them anymore and most likely consider that $2000 a gift because you will probably never see it again.|||If it wont effect you to much give them another 2k or so and talk to them that it is really important for them to move. You should also try to be patiant.|||if you and your husband are in a good financial situation I think you should help, they can pay you guys back some day when they can, its family after all.|||remind them of the 2k you already gave them|||tel them