2006-12-07 03:46:51 · 18 answers · asked by Violet B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A welfare agency possibly. Check around for agencys who help single mothers or expecting single mothers in your area.
2006-12-07 03:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Emily M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Talk to the family members... (BOTH families). He may not be her boyfriend any more but he IS going to be a father.
2) I assume the medical issue is covered... otherwise this is really the #1 item. If it is covered, then follow the MD's advice.
3) Talk to the County support agencies. This will include topics of health and welfare for the mother and child as well as issues of child support if they were not resolved in the family talks.
4) Somewhere in here someone should talk to the father to be. Your question only indicated that he had left your friend, not that he had abandoned his future child.
5) Get as much done now as possible. After the baby is born there is going to be a new lifestyle and very limited spare time for your friend.
6) And make sure she knows that you will be there for her (assumption on my part, but re-assurance is going to be needed )
2006-12-07 05:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reccommend that she now get as much support as possible from friends and family. I also work for HFI, which is a program that provides support to families, first time single moms, etc.. there is other programs out there to help women find and use resources, it is a matter of getting the information. I would suggest that your friend contact someone at your local health department, and have her ask about community resources etc... She can raise a healthy beautiful baby strongly by herself, she just needs the right direction. Keep in mind that having a baby with someone when your not married does not mean they will be there forever. I know I am a strong single mom of two doing big things with my life and theirs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-07 04:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by angelface1218 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what city you live in. Your friend really does have a lot of options though. If she is 18 or younger there are even more options. What you should do is look up things like motherhouses, or welfare/medicade/foodstamp options. Also, if your city has a womens clinic, they will have a whole list of numbers for contacts, and they can discuss with your friend what is best for her and the baby. But she really shouldnt go back to work...its not safe for her and her little one. So go online to your city website, and call the social services number, and find out many options for her and her child. They can provide foodstamps, reduced housing costs, and if they have a pregnancy program, they can provide her with doctors/hospital visits for very little cost if she signs up with medicade. There are a lot of options, and everything with be okay with your friend and her baby.
2006-12-07 03:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by yamimon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should definitely turn to her family for support. With the emotional stress she may be feeling, she should also consult with her doctor. When the baby is born, make sure the father's name is on the birth certificate and file paperwork with family court or whichever agency applies where she lives. If it's necessary to obtain public assistance, by all means, go to Human Resources and apply immediately so she can continue to get medical care and have money for food for the new baby. Family court will do plenty to track down the father for his financial responsibility. They will suspend his driver's license and attach his tax refunds and garnish his salary. His baby - his money.
2006-12-07 07:07:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she was fired/laid-off she can go to unemployment and file a claim.
She can also check with WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). They give food vouchers to new/expectant mothers.)
Also, check with gov. agencies like Medicaid, and Welfare.
Other than that I would suggest checking with her/your, or another local church. You can also look for help from the local Women's Shelter, Goodwill, or Salvation Army.
Good Luck!
2006-12-07 04:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most phone books have crisis hotlines in the government section that is the best place for her to start. They can point her to where to get help from everything from housing, clothing and food. Hope this helps
2006-12-07 03:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by tigerlilliebuick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, WIC through the county health department (if in US)
2006-12-07 03:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by suzieq_64093 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Will Maybe? A liquior store because she surely need some alcohol to heal her pain.
2006-12-07 08:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by clueless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poor girl well there is hrs and wic she would get food stamps iam not sure where she is ..living at usa?. after the baby is born get a dna test and go for child support . dont let him get off that easy.
2006-12-07 04:08:20 · answer #10 · answered by angelheart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋