The current study aims at identifying the mechanisms, which the low-income families use in coping with financial crises. It also aims at finding out the socioeconomic characteristics of these families. In addition, it aims at uncovering the sources of social solidarity in the context of the adaptation process to financial crises. The study moreover aims at identifying the measures taken by the government to reduce or limit the negative consequences of the financial crises on families. The study makes use of the analytical descriptive method, relying on the methodology of integration between quantitative or qualitative analyses. A non-probability sample was selected, mainly for the lack of sampling frame. It included 75 families, which receive temporary financial aid according to regulations of the Governorate of Muscat. A structured-interview questionnaire was used in collecting the field data, including a considerable number of quantitative and qualitative questions. The field study yielded several findings, most notably: • The average size of the low-income families represented by the sample is 7.36 individuals, as nuclear-family type dominates the majority of these families. However, the findings show that the highest income for families in the sample ranges between 500 and 699 Omani Rials and that 78% of the families in the sample depend on monthly salaries as main source of income. Most of the families in the sample dwell an Arab style house. ‌ح‌ • Some spending rationalization mechanisms, which allow the low income families to bypass the financial crises that they may face, show up. These mechanisms include negotiating prices with vendors and merchants, using cars only when necessary, reducing trips as much as possible, and being satisfied with certain types and amounts of vegetables, fruits and other foodstuffs. • Many families follow self-management mechanisms that help them overcome the financial crises they face. These include avoiding familial gatherings, which put pressure on them financially, buying clothes only during holidays (Eids), and looking for ways to increase their income through additional work. • Social solidarity helps the low-income families to overcome their financial problems, as these families resort to borrowing from parents when they are in urgent need of money more than they resort to borrowing from friends, government institutions or charitable agencies. The study ended with presenting some suggestions and implementation mechanisms, the most important of which are: (1) to formulate a clear definition of low-income families by means of their characteristics, conditions and criteria. (2) To determine an income ceiling through a scientific study carried out by a scientific entity, taking into account the reconsideration of the income ceiling on a regular basis according to the living conditions and the market instability. (3) To establish a special database for low-income families and to count their numbers, after proving their status in accordance with social research criteria. (4) To update these information and data periodically.