I live w/ my brother, but i do pay rent. i make less than 11,000 annually and i am just 18. no one else can claim me as a dependent. does anyone know if i can get welfare or some other type of assistance?
2007-03-13 06:59:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I doubt it, if you are able to work and don't have minor children and aren't disables, I'm not sure why you'd want to go on welfare.
See if you can improve your job skills and get a better paying job. You'll feel a whole lot better about yourself for doing it yourself anyway.
Start looking for a job that has on the job training that you can work your way into a better position.
2007-03-13 07:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by Faye H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if you have kids it is still very hard to get assistance. Your lucky if you can get more then food stamps or a voucher to a food bank. The government is over spent giving all our money to the illeagals. If you are hispanic then you should have no problem. here a man was fired for not giving assistance to an illegal. Yes fired. You have a little better chance if your black and if your white your out of luck. Hope this helps.
2007-03-14 11:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by debbychappell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. If you are able to pay rent, the welfare agency will find that you are capable of paying for other things. They will then look at your other assets, cars, computers, cellphones, and tell you to start cutting things before you can qualify for welfare.
2007-03-13 17:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by mziemke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welfare is for people who have kids. So, I say go get a job or if you are havign trouble finding work then go to your local employment office and talk to an employment counselor. Maybe there are some training programs for you to be self sufficient.
2007-03-13 16:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so. No kids/family.
I was unemployed for a year with 2 mortgages as well as normal living expenses (no frills or extras). No help for me becuase I was single with no kids.
You might qualify for some sort of insurance benefits.
You'll need to check with your local social services to know for sure what you qualify for.
If you want more money perhaps you need to get a 2nd job.
2007-03-13 15:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may qualify for food stamps and other state benefits.
check out this website. it will send you to the relevant state resource.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/
2007-03-13 14:09:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
call them, u never know... but u don't want to be on it for along time..
2007-03-13 14:43:35 · answer #7 · answered by shorty21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you can cause you dont have any kids
2007-03-13 14:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by links305 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋