I lived in a central US community which supports several kollel families. Because it is out of town, the kollel pays well. The wages are in the form of a parsonage, so most kollel families are eligible for WIC & Medicaid for children & pregnant women, and some receive food stamps as well. Kollel families are not expected to pay tuition, even for preschool. Housing is much cheaper than in any large communities in the tri-state area. Most of the kollel wives do not need to work in order to support their families, and many can afford household help as well. So if she and her husband are willing to consider an out-of-town kollel, this is definitely possible.
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