Ok i am currently trying to help a young single Mother that needs to get her Life straight,she's enrolled herself into college and is staying with me and my Husband temporarily but i want her to get on her own two Feet so her and her Son can have their OWN place...Are there any Programs i can check into like Section Eight or anything that would help her while she gets a degree... Please no need for Lectures.... She really needs help... God Bless
2006-09-10 15:57:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is for hot2death you're extremly rude and you should not speak without knowing what you are talking about.. Her Mother disowned her and i took her in... she's been with me for a while and WANTS her own place and i`m trying to help her along the way... you really need to watch what you say before you say it... I feel sorry for you
2006-09-10 16:06:21 · update #1
first of all you're a very sweet and generous person for helping this young woman. you need to contact your county social service office. i dont know where you reside but here you can get a monthly allowance to help pay for housing, get your schooling paid for as well as your childcare. you can also get food stamps and WIC(women, infants and children) which provides vouchers for cereal, milk ,cheese, eggs, and peanut butter. i would have to assume that your state has at least some kind of similar programs. i had a friend who was in the same position and she is about to become an RN and has her own home. they're requirements that she has to be willing to full fill. there is a minimum amount of worked hours each week and paperwork that has to be submitted on a regular basis. hopefully things will work out. bless you for helping someone in need
2006-09-10 16:11:31 · answer #1 · answered by dawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious to why you cannot get state or government assistance. If your son has a diagnosed special need, he will qualify for SSI, especially if your income is low. Depending on his diagnosis, I may be able to help you find local agencies that can help. Have you contacted any of your area churches? You do not have to be a member of the church to ask for help, they have funds available. The Red Cross is usually helpful, as is the United Way. I have an Autistic son, and I have been getting SSI for him since he was 3yrs old. I am also a divorced, single. mom, and one son is Autistic, and the other is ADD. I have NO FAMILY in Alabama, they are 7 hrs away, and I have always done it on my own since they were 1& 3. I have worked full time, the entire time, because I HAVE TOO to support them. They went to day care(and there are agencies that will assist you in daycare costs while you work) Child support does not cover it all. You need to find local support groups in your area, contact Children's Services to see what programs are available to you along with the possibility of gettiong food stamps. YOU also need to get a job even if it is part time, most employers in this day and age understand that some people have children with special needs, and still hire them. Whatever your child's special needs are, there are people out there to assist and guide you when in need. Ask the pediatrician...you will find something. For whatever reason you are in that much debt, I hate to say it, but you may have to consider filing CH7, Bankruptcy to give you the opportunity to start all over with a clean slate. They cannot take your vehicle from you, by federal law, you are allowed to keep one vehicle....good luck...your child needs you to support him in every way possible.
2016-03-27 06:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok no lectures from me.....depending on what state you live in there should be some sort of programs...either section 8 or housing. It may take awhile though. I know sometimes you are put on a waiting list. I give you all credit - you and your husband for helping her out and her for making a big step to improve her life by enrolling in school!! Take care and good luck!
Cindy
2006-09-10 16:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what state your are in, or whether her problem is the product of a 'deadbeat dad'. First, look for a city or state program that will help with a shelter and/or financial grant. If there is a dad in the wings, help her find a pro bono lawyer to go after him. In states like IL, the Attorney General's Office will go after him for her. A college program can take years, so you may want to move on this before she sets up long term housekeeping with you. As sweet as she is needy, she can still wear out her welcome. Good luck! B.
2006-09-10 16:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by Brian M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly what your doing is wonderful every sinlge mother needs a pal like you!!!...But when it comes to your question if I were you I'd try calling the local Family Services agency I am almost certain they will hook her up with a place with reasonable rent and maybe even household appliances and courses to strengthen her motherly skills as well.....the fact that she is going to college is a sign she is ready to do this keep it up you sound like a wonderful person just bear with it call around to local government offices and family services and such there has to be someone out there tht is able to participate in helping as much as you sound as tho you are!!!
Good Luck!!
2006-09-10 16:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't u talk to your mother. notice that you either get along with her or maybe not, i don't know you personally; and is my point. you can't choose the way some things are...if that was the case we would all be the same. to truly respect a person u need to accept them for themselves the way they are when u are with them, otherwise the friend is not a friend. and even still do we truly know each other...do we truly want to be compleatly understood as people by others? do u? u can't change people. a person has to want to change themselves and that change takes place from within.
2006-09-10 16:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Bluebellofthefog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How very nice of you to help her out. There are many government programs suited for her needs. She may qualify for student housing and childcare. I would suggest looking into that. There are also insurance plans through the state that she would qualify for. She is lucky to have you. No good deed goes unnoticed.
2006-09-10 16:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the county DFACS office or ask them to fax you a copy of their county assistants program. I know you didn't want to hear a lecture, but make sure that she does some of the leg work and research. It will help her to become independent
2006-09-10 16:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by evolving_40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be some sort of low income housing or state houseing in you town I know there is around here some singles have to pay little to nothing till they get on there feet... Get food stamps...Etc
2006-09-10 16:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by rapid57702 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to get on a list for hud housing could take awhile would a roomate be possibile where they trade babysitting.
also make sure she check out Freecyclegroups@ yahoo.com to get things for free for the child and herself.
2006-09-10 16:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋