ok so ive been trying to figure out what i can and cant get from the state. i know it depends on my income, but i cant even find where to go to get my questions answered. does anyone out there have any tips or advice for a new mom in wisconsin on aid for school, daycare and anything else that would be for my advantage? and please dont put, go to the fafsa website, i need details on what to do, ive been on that site and it doesnt give me any direct info. thanks!!!
2007-01-14 12:42:02 · 4 answers · asked by norbet8 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm also a Wisconsinite (attended UW-Madison - excellent city, and an excellent place to raise a child) and recommend simply going to your county courthouse and asking around. People will direct you to where you need to go. Consider writing something up on your computer ahead of time - a story of your current situation, a list of goals for school and other plans, where you're currently working, and a list of extenuating circumstances (if you have no support from your parents or family, for example) - to take with you as you go hunting around. As a single mom, you should be able to get insurance coverage and possibly food stamps. Be sure to ask someone how to go about collecting child support, especially if you don't trust the father in this.
Where are you planning to attend school? If you have a particular school in mind, e-mail an admissions counselor, make an appointment, and give the school a visit, or request some pamphlets on programs. Many of the public universities and two-year colleges offer daycare while you're attending class. Look up the school's women's center (most every school has one) and they'll help you go from there. And look up the counseling center to see if there are single-parent support groups.
If you've already been on the FAFSA site, be sure to fill one out or e-mail a note to someone at the FAFSA department offering the story of your situation and ask how they recommend you proceed.
Here's a website to determine eligibility for state food programs:
https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/
A site with links to info on WIC and child support:
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/public_services.html
Some sites with links on Wisconsin education that might be of help:
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/education.html
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin:
http://www.ppwi.org/
2007-01-14 13:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in west allis. milwaukee county. I went to the milwaukee county department of health services. (I think that is what it is called) They have all the paperwork there, or at planned parenthood they have it there also. (That is where I originally filled it out) Its on 12th and Vliet (if you are in milwaukee county) So stop in a planned parenthood, you have to take a pregnancy test there to confirm pregnancy and they will give you the paperwork for title 19, badgercare, medicaid, whatever you want to call it. And its all fairly simple from there, but do it right away!
2007-01-14 20:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you really need the assistance of the state, or are you just looking for a handout? From your question it just sounds like you are trying to see what you can get. It is out there for those that really need it. Keep that in mind.
2007-01-14 20:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by katester 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We found out information from Social Services and our county (sheboygan) job center, they have all the info. there too. good luck!!
2007-01-14 21:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by marylynn1984 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋