what benefits are single parents resulting from a teenage pregnancy entitled for? what does the government do?

Question

what finanical help does the government give? what support does it give if the young mum wants to finish its education or gain employment?

btw i aint pregnant!! its for a school assignment!

Answer 1

you may be able to get a council house (priority case)
child benefit
tax credits
income support/JSA
ask at your local DSS or visit the government website

it beats working full-time! but then you're a full-time mum so it's not as if you're doing nothing, and it takes skill and patience to bring up a kid

Answer 2

free college education, help finding a job, food stamps, financial assistance, wic, help with daycare, health insurance, section 8, theres so much stuff out there that they can get. it varies from state to state. once of the most basic rules is that it depends on the household income. so that includes everybody living in the house. most people get it, but some dont....

Answer 3

at the end of the week they only have enough money for a loaf of bread , after they pay the rent, council tax, food, and nappys, so they give them just enough to live on.
any girls that can cope get help from families

Answer 4

What benefits does the baby get? A young immature parent who hasn't grown or matured fully enough to raise a baby.. On weekends when your friends are out partying.. who's going to be the parent if you decide to go? I'm speaking from experience.

Answer 5

you don't get any benefits if you are under 16 its up to the girls parents to look after and support her till she is 16...then she can get income support....

Answer 6

just apply for whatever and if your entitled you will get it :)