my son is on disabilty and has money for rent but not 1st and last
2007-01-01 02:13:21 · 5 answers · asked by lynn1949690 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
well, i would say yes. ive been poor my whole life, and unfortunately have needed assistance more times than i care to remember. (no actual welfare yet though.) i would say this. go to your local transitional assistance department (foodstamps, welfare.) first, and explain the situation to them. "my son is on disability and can pay his rent, but not his first and last to get into an apartment." what they will say is something like, im sorry, we dont offer that kind of a program. (be very polite, and make eye contact. these people are ignored by every single person that goes in there demanding thier help, treat them like a person and theyll go out of thier way to help you.) ask if they have a list of other programs that can help. while youre at it, if you havent already, sign him up for foodstamps, unlike welfare, theres no limit on how long you can get them, and he will definitly be in the right income category if his only income is disability. (leaving more money for first and last!) the list they give you will more than likely include a bunch of churches that have charity foundations that will give a one time gift. call all the churches on the list. youll get alot of "no"s. be polite. (obviously, lol.) and before you hang up, ask if they know of anyone else that may be able to help. (this is key, the list the transitional assistance list is almost always incomplete.) if that doesnt work, find a support group or foundation for your sons disability. theres a foundation for just about every kind of injury or condition nowadays. if you cant find one for his particular injury, theres a foundation for those injured at work. keep hunting. call that organization and once again explain your situation and ask if they know of anyone who can help. one last thing you can try, most communities have a housing assistance program, should be in the front of your phone book in the government pages. if all else fails, search for small apartment buildings in your area, and talk to the manager as a concerned mother, explain that hes on permanent disability, (they actually love to hear that, because it means your son will likely always have the money for rent.) but doesnt have the money for first as last. ask if theres any way you can give him everything you can scrape together, and make payments on it over a couple of months. offer the largest sum of money you can get together, including his food money for the month, he can always eat at your house, and your area has multiple food banks im sure, that will give him more than enough food to get by for a month or two. good luck!
2007-01-01 02:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by sslowbliss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-20 07:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Salvation Army also helps with rent-first and last deposit. Contact your local chapter, then can give you the time and place.
2007-01-01 03:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent To Own Home : http://RentToOwnHome.uzaev.com/?OwVh
2016-07-13 08:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should welfare help him if he has family? Why not get help from his family?
2007-01-01 04:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by Snicklefritz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋