You know, another thought -- check Catholic Charities and other faith-based services. My neighbors lost their house and didn't have a penny to their names, and, of course, shot credit. A faith-based charity took them on and guaranteed their rent on a sliding percentage for the next 6 months (first month, the charity paid the rent; they pay less and less each month until the family is standing on their own),
If you can find the support of an organization like that, it might be easier?