I don’t have a perfect answer, but I’ve seen this play out with families in similar situations. The DSO funding waitlists are brutal, but a few things helped people I know: connecting with a local family support network or parent group, which often knows about smaller grants or bursaries that aren’t widely advertised. Also, some programs offer sliding-scale fees or part-time options that might reduce the monthly cost while still giving her structure and social contact. It’s not a solution, but it might buy some breathing room while you keep pushing DSO.