Heather, it sure sounds like your life has gotten more complicated than normal. TravelingGramma is right, to tell you to reach out to us. What town are the kids looking for an apt? We may have connections to help them out. Another option, is a co-op for students that may be in town. For instance, Austin, TX was loaded with safe co-ops when I was a student there. Surely those may exist especially if the university is bragging about such high enrollments.
And at last! April bdays! I've been waiting too long! Woohoo!