I am married and we bring in about 26,000 a year before taxes and we have a little one on the way in September. Our bills are below
Rent 595
power 100
water 20
Insurance 190
Renters insurance 17
Truck payment 250
student loans 200
internet/cable 35.00
Phone 75.00
Life insurance 8.00
With a child being born child care is high these days and I would like to know what my chances are of getting food stamps in south Alabama.
Thank everyone for any advice you can give me.
2007-07-27 08:09:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I received medicaid and WIC before I was married but I was only working part time taking home about 12,000 a year. Now I am married but will stop working for about 6 months when the baby is born.
2007-07-27 08:10:22 · update #1
you just have to go and fill out one of their forms to find out, we can't tell you
2007-07-27 08:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by saraann24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did the FNS food stamp screening tool and put in your info. It says that a family of 3 with the $26,000 would probably not be eligible for food stamps. I didn't even put in if you had vehicles, assets, or receiving any non wage payments (these count against you as well). You would really just have to go to your local food stamp office and find out.
2007-07-27 17:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by huskergo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food stamps will ONLY count rent, utilities, and a little on your phone...they don't care about the rest. They will count daycare. I make $1000 month and my rent/utilities are $375.. I get $10 a month. Don't bet on getting food stamps. If you are off work a few months you may get temp fs depending on husbands income.. Take advantage of the WIC and there is a program for daycare that the state may help with that (you pay %..they pay rest)..there is usually a waiting list for that. GL
2007-07-28 14:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by chilover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you might be over the income level but check with the state. Also maybe your husband should think about getting a second job. When my husband and I first started out, he would work 2 jobs and go to school to support his family. He would die before allowing someone else support us.
2007-07-27 15:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by PharmNerd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what i see you could get them, but it depends on how much you get paid. my mom is a single mom with one kid and she makes over 800 dollars a month so they cut her food stamps. people are unfair where i live though. i think it's something in the water. you probably have better chances.
2007-07-27 15:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by im_so_frustrated 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have bills you could cut you dont need cable tv or internet if you can afford that you wont get it. and internet and cable runs for around a hundred bucks. i agree you make to much, go in and apply is all you can do
2007-07-27 15:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you make too much money
2007-07-27 15:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by sassy 1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IDK my mom used to be on food stamps when she made that much.
2007-07-27 15:22:45 · answer #8 · answered by S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AWESOME!! Live off the govt!!!
2007-07-27 15:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by To The Point 3 · 3⤊ 8⤋