A warm welcome to all single mothers, you are not alone!
We all know that being a mom is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. However, if you’re doing it on your own, in this economy, you could use a helping hand to sort out your financial issues, insurance, buying a house, remortgaging, refinancing, getting a loan or a government grant.
If you are looking to buy or rent a new house, please check out our resources, such as the Single Mother’s guide to buying a house! There are some great tips and tricks in there, about how to get a mortgage or get a government grant for single mothers to help you put a down payment on your new house.
If you are trying to start a new career, check out our career section with, for instance, our comprehensive list of do’s and dont’s of working from home. This is a niche that has been taken over by so many scammers that it’s hard to tell who to trust.
If you want to know all about getting government grants and scholarships for your kids, check out our scholarship articles.
P.S: Together we are stronger, if you are a single mother and you would like to share your experience with other single parents we would love to hear from you.
i am trying to get help wit housing for me and my four children currently homeless and is really looking to buy a house for the first time not to mention i am low income at the moment. thank yo have a blessed day
Hi Kiearre,
Being homeless with four kids must be so difficult for you. Where are you exactly? Maybe we can find you some help near you?
God bless and keep you safe!
Liz
hi, i know you hear these situations all the time, well… i have a 2yr old daughter, and i work at home teaching couponing classes and i do odd jobsans sell things on ebay and basically anything to pay the bills. i jsut moved here kansas city MO. i was wanting to try and buy a house and go to school for my medical assistant. im tryingto not go for state asistance but unless its jsut for housing and i dont mean low income, i mean something that could help me get a loan for a decent house. i dont want my child to move in an unsafe neighborhood and i would like to give back in anyway i can. i just need to start school or know where to apply for grants or which school or im at a loss at where to start right now. thank you lisa.
Did u get any support? Looking myself too, same situation.
also, for all of you trying to earn money things that i do is i sell old cotton or shirts that got stained to the newpaper places so they can clean there machines, i sell box tops on ebay toward the end of the school year, when i take my child on walks, i collect cans. i use coupons on very great sales, and i use netflix instead of cable tv, if you get it through ebay they give you one month free and 15 in ebay buck(: together we can do this!!!
Hi Lisa,
I think you have the right idea, there are big and small ways in which you can make some money and economize. Sharing is another great thing: don’t buy a lawn mower/hair curler/or even a vacuum cleaner if you can share one with a friend or a neighbor! And try and shop second hand or trade. Also offer to do stuff for people rather than pay them: someone helps you with, say, setting up your TV, offer to bake them a cake or give them something you made yourself or don’t want anymore!
Please share your ideas girls!
Good luck and God bless,
Liz
why not apply at Chrysler they are hiring or GM go to hourlyjobs.com or Chrysler Careers.com. I am a single mother and work there. you may have to relocate to get the job. but people come from all over the United States to get those jobs. I have met people from Wisconsin, Tenn. and other states.
Thanks Carri, that’s a great tip!
kind regards,
Liz
Hello
Such a pathetic story. I can be of help. you should communicate me through my email address: emma_morgan@ymail.com
Emmanuel Morgan
I am a single mom of 4 . my daughter 15 just had a baby of which I am supporting too,and now I have found myself pregnant and my boyfriend has split. I am 41 years old and work a minimum wage job ,I dont know how I am going to survive.Do you know of any resources that can help me maintain my home and keep my utilities on?
Hi Carrie,
Sounds like you have a lot on your plate, and we’d love to help.
Whereabouts are you? Then we can have a look at local facilities. Stay strong and God bless!
Liz
im in cherryvale,ks you may contact me at 6207026080 Im in desperate need of help dr took me down to 20 hours a week Im so scared right now
Hi Carrie,
here are a few online resources in and around Cherryvale, Kansas, that may be useful to you:
Sek-Cap
207 E Main St
Cherryvale, KS
Community & Social Services, Other Social Services
Midwest Pregnancy Care Center
Independence, KS
(620) 331-0700
Independence Food Basket
307 W Pecan St
Independence, KS
(620) 331-8572
American Red Cross
3014 Regency Dr
Independence, KS
(620) 331-7840
Boys & Girls Club of America
502 Walnut St
Coffeyville, KS
(620) 251-1580
Child Support Enforcement
7 Katy Dr
Parsons, KS
(620) 421-4511
Big Brothers Big Sisters
120 N 22nd St
Parsons, KS
(620) 421-0472
I really hope this helps!
God bless,
Liz
Hi Carrie I am also a single mother. it has been a real struggle. had my utilities shut off, at some times. drove a broken down van with not heat for years. I am 48 now worked many min, wage jobs. I have also stayed at some domestic violence shelters with my kids. but now 5 years later I got a decent job. I own my own house now. I had 3 kids I was raising with no child support. but a decent job has changed my life. I prayed a lot for Jesus to help me. go to Chrysler Careers.com or hourlyjobs.com
I was on public aid living in a broke down trailor. but now own my own house and have a newer car. my job started at 14 an hour now I make 17.53 an hour wages are going up to 19 in 2 years. Chrysler and all the UAW jobs possibly are hiring . all you need is a high school diploma. and pass a simple math and reading test.
I’m a single mother of 2 boys and I am really having a hard time trying to find a low income 2 bedroom apartment. Any suggestions????
Hi Markeisha,
I know, it’s tough out there.
We really need to know where you are based, then we can help you find assistance in your area. Let me know?
good luck & God bless
Liz
Im a single ..hard working mom of two great kids…Im haveing a hard time finding a 2 bedroom apartment or any kind of housing that I can afford. Please help me
im 21 & i have a 1 yr old son just had open heart surgery in dec. 21 2010 im currently homeless & desperate for any help i work full time i only get paid 10$ an hr. my son often sleeps at my aunts i sleep in my car i need help please….
Hi Aleta,
That sounds really difficult. Please let us know where you are then we may be able to help.
God bless you and your little boy,
Liz
im a single mother of 1, with 1 on the way. im homeless and i need a place for me and my kids i am located in ga.
Hi Patrice,
whereabouts in Georgia are you?
God bless,
Liz
Can someone please help me! I’m 20 yrs old, I have a one year old daughter, I just lost my job and I just recently became homeless. I am looking for a low income 2 bedroom apartment. I also need assistance with finding employment. please contact me as soon as possible
Hi McClay,
That sounds like a great burden.
Can you tell me whereabouts you are?
God bless,
Liz
try hourlyjobs.com Chrysler has jobs all over the U.S.
Hi I just turned 18 && I have two wonderful babies, a 2 year old boy && a 8 month old girl! I’m tryin to find a place to live but can’t afford anything in my town. Both the state && federal lists are closed for housing help! Can someone please help me or lead me in a good direction? Greatly appreciated, thanks(:
Hi Jade,
Whereabout are you? We may be able to help you find your way, but we need to know where you are.
Kind regards,
Liz
Hi please i need help. i just got an eviction letter my rent is late. My rent every month is $752 after the 3rd theres a $75 late fee. So i owe $826.00. Please who can help me i am 24 and my daughter is 22 months old. i live in Orange Park Florida. PLEASE help me, i am sooo scared.
Hi Victoria,
I’m sorry to hear about your troubles. I have found some wonderful resources in Orange Park, Florida, that may be able to help you:
http://www.hendersonhaven.org/
Family Resource Connection Inc
155 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, FL 32073-2630, United States
+1 904-298-2001
Department-Children & Families
1845 Town Center Blvd # 225, Orange Park, FL 32003, United States
+1 904-541-3700
WIC Program
2141 Loch Rane Boulevard, Orange Park, FL 32073-5723, United States
+1 904-276-2610
Good luck and God bless!
iam 21 i have a 3 year old daughter and a 1 year old and iam currently pregnant and i have no were to live please help
Hi Teresa,
I’m sorry to hear that. Where are you based at the moment? If we’ve got a location, we may be able to help you.
Good luck & God bless,
Liz
I am a 34yr old mother of 4 and i am in deseperate need of help. My lights are getting ready to be cut off. I can pay my rent and I barely can feed them. I want nothing but the best for my kids, but with a deadbeat dad and no job it is really hard. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Tiffany,
Whereabouts are you? There are a lot of instituions that may be able to help, also with getting a deadbeat dad to pay up, but we’ll need to know where you are?
Good luck and God bless,
Liz
try hitting food pantries, might have to get a job to help with the Utilities.
where is your location. try to do a seach on resources state wide. you may have to relocate to a state where you can get some housing or help. my prayers are for you. I know my ex is a dead beat dad. no child support now for 9 years. He lives in Texas I live in Illinois. I would have to fly to Texas to go to court. When I get the money for the flight I will. but now he owes me 50,000 in interest and penalties so we will see what happens. my advice is look for a job. get a decent sitter maybe another single mother or your older child to watch the kid so you can work. I am 48 now I pay my 19 year old $5.00 a day to watch his 9 year old sister. Try to find a decent job. First secure housing next might have to work and go to college and get trained in something. take it one day at a time it is really hard with no one to help you. Me and my 3 kids had to do it ourselves. We had no family to help us. Go to hourlyjobs.com I work at Chrysler now 5 years later and know that getting a semi decent job helps. people are coming from all over the U.S to get those jobs. I was one of the lucky ones. remember pray a lot. Jesus really does answer prayers.
I am a single mother of 2 seeking employment & housing in charlotte, nc. Please send info for assistance. School will begin 8/25/11 & i am desperately trying to get things in order to register children. Temp agencies do not like to assign jobs without a charlotte address. I had to leave my last residence because I was laid off & could no longer afford the household expenses. I am temporarily with friends in sc til next week. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hi Darlene,
We’re here to help!
Here are some resources for you to take a look at:
http://www.charlotteemergencyhousing.org/
http://www.crisisassistance.org/
http://css.charlottediocese.org/
http://bethlehemcenter.org/
http://www.urbanleaguecc.org/home/?page_id=1106
http://www.unitedfamilyservices.org/
http://www.handsoncharlotte.org/HOC__Organization_Profile_Page?Oid=001A000000hhpxXIAQ
Good luck and God bless!
Liz
Hi, I’m a single mom of 4. 2 boys nd 2 girls. All are school age kids now. I’ve been really goin thru nd been really crying out for help. Hhhmmmhh just be moving frm one shelter to the next. Living off a low income check nd cant seem to make these’s end meet. Never like to give up nor less I cant give up. It’s very hard being a single mom nd cant find help no where. I’m either looked down on or talk abt. In both of them I’m still left out without help. It’s nights whn I cry so hard I feel like I’m at the end of the road. I’m a good hearted woman never looking to get over on anyone cus trust me I knw they feeling of that. I’m a fun believer in God, nd I think I’m His biggest fan. LOL I pray day to day one day my family nd I can live without stress nd some many hard times.(MY CRY FOR HELP!!!)
Hi Veronica,
Thanks for that! Sounds like you are doing a great job under very difficult circumstances. Whereabouts are you? Perhaps we can find you some more help? And let’s all pray that these lean and difficult times will pass.
Good luck and God bless,
Liz
Tallahassee Fl,32304
414-793-9822
3106 Bicycle RD #2
okay Veronica, we’ll get right on that! thanks!
Liz
Hi Veronica,
here are some resources we found (not all of them are near where you are, but they may be of use to you anyway):
Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program (EFAHP)
Provides a one-time cash grant payment to those families who face the loss of shelter or are totally without shelter because of not paying their rent or mortgage.
(850) 922-4691
You can apply for Food Stamps, medicaid and Temporary Cash Assistance online by visiting the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) Access Florida website at http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ Click on the link to “Apply for Online for Food Stamps, Cash Assistance or Medicaid.” From there, follow the online instructions to complete your application.
Florida KidCare
Florida KidCare is Florida’s low cost health insurance plan for children under age 19 and who are not insured or under insured. 888-540-5437
These people can help you with foreclosure mediation:
HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP, INC.
235 E 5th St
PO Box 761
Apopka, Florida 32703-5315
Phone: 407-886-2451
WE HELP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
349 S. E. 3rd Street
Belle Glade, Florida 33430
Phone: 561-992-5854
CREDABILITY – BOCA RATON BRANCH
1515 North Federal Highway
Suite 2000
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Phone: 800-251-2227
If you want to apply for a state job:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/.
ADULT HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 941-952-7511
101 Orange St Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Homeless People in of housing must have a form of income or get a job within 7 days.
Port Charlotte Shelters
ALPHA (727)822-8190
701 5th Ave North St Petersburg, FL 33701
Shelter for homeless pregnant women and teens
St Petersburg Shelters
Advocates for Shelter Action Policy (ASAP) (727)823-5665
423 11th Ave South St Petersburg, FL 33701
Emergency shelter for families women and children
St Petersburg Shelters
Alfred Washburn Center
31 Murphy Lane Pensacola, FL 32505
Bag lunches and provides showers and washers/dryers for clothes
Pensacola Shelters
Amen Outreach Ministry, Shelter for Women & Children 813 374-2196
PO Box 4472 Tampa , FL 33677
We provide emergency housing and support for up to 24 women and children in Hillsborough County. We are one of the only homeless shelter for women and children who are not victims of domestic violence in the county. In addition to providing shelter, housing information and referrals, assistance in obtaining transitional/permanent housing, job search. Residents are permitted to stay at the shelter for 60 days or more if the resident is actively working towards their self-sufficiency.
Tampa Shelters
American Red Cross (941)379-9300
2001 Cantu Court Sarasota, FL 34230
Clothing food shelter provided
Sarasota Shelters
Angel House of Comfort (772) 464-4148
417 N 9th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
Homeless Shelter for women and children
Ft. Pierce Shelters
Annie Johnson Senior Center (352) 489-802
1991 Testcourt Dunnellon, FL 34430
Emergency Food/Clothing/furniture/rental assistance/utility assistance
Dunnellon Shelters
Anthony House (407)644-7593
6215 Holly St Zellwood, FL 32798
Emergency Shelter For Homeless
Zellwood Shelters
Assembly Center (239)774-1165
3805 The Lord’s Way Naples, FL 34114
Clothing/Food/Showers for homeless
Naples Shelters
Bread of Life Mission Inc
6454 Scott Street Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Food/Clothing/emergency shelter for singles/health care referral
Punta Gorda Shelters
Broward Partnership for the Homeless (954) 779-3990
920 NW 7th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Transitional shelter
Ft. Lauderdale Shelters
CHIP (727)466-6612
1339 Park St Clearwater, FL 33756
shelter for homeless food and showers
Clearwater Shelters
Cafe of Life (239)948-9212
10271 River Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Day shelter/clothing/food and transportation provided
Bonita Springs Shelters
Camillus House (305) 374-1065
726 NE 1st Ave Miami, FL 33132
Emergency Shelter Provided
Miami Shelters
I really hop ethis helps,
God bless!
Liz
what is your State location?
Money is the operative word for any single mother, right? Well I have 3 kids. Two of which are pre teens. I work a part-time job that I just found out i will be loosing in less than a month. Being partime I am not eligible for unemployment. I have gone to college and certified in EMT-B. No jobs at all for that, just volunteer. I started searching for some kind of monetary help because i am at the point where i cant get school supplies and clothes for my kids. I do get child support but it is the bare minimum by state law. Im doing all that I can to make sure my kids have what they need, but am falling short everytime. Which makes me feel like im failing them. Im in FTW Indiana if there is anything out there. School supplies and clothes are the great need at this point. Thanks for listening, God Bless, And good luck to all the awesome mommies out there given it their ALL!
Angi
Hi Angi,
Let me start by saying that you are doing a great job! Your kids know that! And they will always love you for it.
I’m afraid that these days, not a lot of aid is easy to find, but it’s still out there, if only you go out and ask for it. I know that’s unfair, but hey, those are the times.
we had a look around for kid’s resources (sorry, I’m not sure what FTW Indiana is, so I searched all of Indiana!)
but first of all: ask at your kids’ schools. They don’t like to advertise it, but they are required to offer all kinds of support to low-income families. And don’t hang about, because there’s less and less money.
Check out your local Reed Cross: they have loads of programs, food aid and they also sometimes have clothes drives. Just ask them if they do school supplies, if they don’t have them, they’ll probably ask around for donations.
Red Cross 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 684-1441
Operation School Bell is actually right up your alley: they provide needy kids with whatever they need to go to school, including clothes or school materials or even shampoo!
Assistance League® of Indianapolis
Northbrook Center
1475 West 86th Street, Suite E
Indianapolis, IN 46260-2185
Phone: (317) 872-1010 Fax: (317) 872-1542
Give them a ring, they want to help.
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
502 East Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Provide aid and courses that benefit kids, in academia, so learning abut, say, science, or how to study, or life skills.
(574) 288-0827
They also like to do stuff like food drives etc., check it out!
Here’s a number for childcare assistance in Indiana (I’m pretty sure they can point you in the right direction):
Bartholomew County
1585 Indianapolis Rd.
PO Box 588
Columbus, IN 47201
Intake Agent: Angela Ballard
Phone: 812-372-8407
Fax: 812-378-4812
Free health care:
Allen County
Neighbhorhood Health Clinics, Inc. *
1717 S. Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 458-2641
Locate additional assistance programs, free community clinics, and health care in Allen County Indiana.
Bartholomew County
Hope Community Health Clinic
(Windrose Health Network)
543 Washington Street
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-6000
Boone County
Boone County Community Clinic. Offers free medical services, prescriptions, and aid to Indiana patients.
404 W. Camp Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 483-4469
Human Services, Inc. Family Learning Center offers life-skill classes that are free to anyone in Bartholomew County as well as other surrounding counties.
Each month a budgeting class is held.
For more information, please contact 812-376-9710
Shelby
Address:
2535 Parkway Drive, Suite 1
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Region: 14
Regional Manager: Laura Gentry
Local Office Director: Traci Eggleston
Telephone Number: 317-392-5040
Fax Number: 317-392-5047
Office Hours: 8AM-4:30PM
(if this is nowhere near where you live, contact them anyway, they can put you in touch with your local branch)
Feed the children
Elkhart, Indiana, 574-262 5227
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
502 East Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Provide aid and courses that benefit kids, in academia, so learning abut, say, science, or how to study, or life skills.
(574) 288-0827
HFSJC
315 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601-1512
Healthy families
(kid’s education and health care)
(574) 287-0541
(574) 246-0153 fax
info@hfsjc.org
Children’s Campus
(health care)
1-888-8-CAMPUS
574.259.5666
Liz, Thank you for the information. I can get them 95% of the things they need it just all the little extras that come out of the woodwork. Again, Thank you
I am a single mom of one and I have a criminal record which makes it difficult to find a home and a job. I dont have any felonies and I keep making it worse by stealing things for my daughter and home. I dont have any support bc my family looks at me as if im hopeless and will be in the same boat in the next ten years. I really need help. As long as I had some kind of income, $5 or $7 dollars an hr I would be satisfied and the court system wouldnt have to worry about me. Luckily I met a good man who found us a home and is paying my rent but the area that we live in is horrible and he has a car and lets me drive it when I want so things have gotten a little better but he is coming out of pocket for everything and I need to depend on myself.
Hi Miranda,
Where are you based? Maybe we can help you find some assistance.
Kind regards & God bless,
Liz
I really liked the article, and the very cool blog
I tried to contact your email address for Veronica. Your site blocked my email. Either accept replies, or, don’t send (bleep)ing emails. To block the return email amounts to spamming. That’s illegal. Want some government intervention?
Hi Krazy,
I’m not sure what you mean, but you sound a bit upset: can I help? If you have a message for Veronica, I would gladly pass it on?
Kind regards & God bless,
Liz
Hi. I’m a single mom and have a 6y/o aqnd an 8 y/o. I have a section 8 voucher and am looking for an apartment/house. I found one about 30 miles away but can’t find a way to move my children’s beds, etc. I would like to find a house closer to my family but I’m not having any luck. Is there any moving assistance or any way to find section 8 ok housing listings? I live in Cambria County, PA.
Thanks!
Hi Catherine,
Under the section 8 voucher rules you may even, in some cases, be allowed to buy a “modest home”, so if you’re having trouble finding soemwhere suitable to rent, ask them about that option. If you are already living in section 8 housing, please be sure to notify the PHA ahead of time and make sure you are moving to PHA accepted housing!
For any questions on HUD rental programs (inlcuding section 8), you can call (toll free) (800) 955-2232
There’s also the Johnstown Housing Authority
Phone: (814)535-7771
Fax: (814)536-1768 501 Chestnut Street
Johnstown
PA 15906
I have sent them an email requesting more info, but you may just want to give them a ring yourself?
But I also found this online resource on finding Section 8 housing in Pennsylvania
Pretty neat, huh?
As to help with moving house: are you sure your family can’t help? Or a friend with a big(-ish) car? If there really is nobody, you could try your Red Cross or your local church and ask for help. If all else fails, maybe you could put an add at the local supermarket and barter for someone to help you move: bake them a cake, walk their dog for a week, mow their lawn….
Hope this helps!
God bless,
Liz
hye ,i am a mother of three children 8 yr,3yr girl & 10 month baby boy. i am alone. i can’t go outside for work with babies. i don’t have money for rent, food and bills. i live in s. ozone park, queens ny. please help me in this tuff situation . i shall be thankful to you
Hi Rupali,
We had a look around Queens.
First of all: ask at your kids’ schools. They don’t like to advertise it, but they are required to offer all kinds of support to low-income families. And don’t hang about, because there’s less and less money. Also, check out your local salvation army and Red Cross, they are there to help.
Family Services help out with all kinds of things, including after school care, so your kids can go somewhere safe and educational after school. They have homework help, they do arts and crafts etc.:
Address:
1314 Putnam Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Contact Information:
Monday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
There’s another similar program here:
143-26 101st Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435
Hours of Operation:
Monday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are people who care about kids and want to help them make something of their lives. They help kids with stuff such as school, or problems at home, or bullying, or divorce, or simply take them out for a bike ride and an ice cream.
For more information or to apply, please contact Dayanna Torres, Outreach Recruiter at dtorres@ccbq.org or Bonnie Rubenstein atbrubenstein@ccbq.org or call 718-875-8801.
You could also be eligible for food stamps:
The Food Stamp centers:
Jamaica *
165-08 88th Avenue
3rd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 am
to 6:00 pm
Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
718-883-8356
718-883-8344
Queens
32-20 Northern Blvd.
2nd Floor
(Entrance on One Honeywell Street)
LIC, NY 11101
718-784-6123
718-784-6315
Rockaway
219 Beach 59th St.
1st Floor
Rockaway, NY 11692
718-637-2754
718-637-2750
You can apply for section 8 housing assistance (though I think they may have closed the waiting list due to lack of funding):
Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island Leased Housing Inspections
Current Telephone: (718) 707-7771 Mon.-Fri. 8am – 5pm
Email: lhsection8@nycha.nyc.gov
Hope this helps.
God bless,
Liz
I am trying to start school in a couple months to study nursing, but I need extra financial help. I’m trying to better my life for myself and my children.
Hi Tisha,
That’s a great plan! Whereabouts are you, then maybe we can have a look at programs near where you are.
Kind regards and God bless,
Liz
Hi, I am the single mother of a soon to be 2 year old daughter. I currently live at home with my father, stepmother, and siblings with my daughter. Her father doesnt help not one bit. I have a court order for child support but he works for cash. My home now if falling apart. My father is an alcholic who makes horrible decisions. They say they are selling the house…I need to know what my options are for me and my daughter…low income housing and other help…I live around O’Fallon MO. PLease help….Thank you!
Hi Jessica,
That does sound tough.
We had a look around in the St. Louis area, and there is a Section 8 housing program you may be eligible for:
Call them at 314.531.4770.
or visit:
St. Louis Housing Authority
3520 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Income maintenance: Switchboard Phone: (314) 877-4000
ask for Patrick Moody, Program Manager or
Martha Sands, Program Manager
Temporary financial assistance: (TANF)
They will help people with young children, especially single moms, find housing and work.
Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS):
573-751-4815
If you need food or clothes or even sometimes furniture, try
The Salvation Army
Church & Communtiy Center
1 William Booth Dr.
O’Fallon, Mo. 63366-3077
Phone – 636-240-4969
Fax – 636-240-9660
Your daughter is still a bit young, but when she turns 5 we would suggest enrolling her in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program, which is a wonderful way for her to interact with other adults, someone who’ll take her to the movies, play sports with her, help her with school.
Hope we can help!
God bless
Liz
Hello i’m a single mother of 3 and i’m in need of help of finding low income housing. Me and my childerns are homeless and living in a friend unfinished basement dat i had have to make feel like home so dat my kids can feel safe. i need somewhere to live so dat me and my kids can stop moving from friend to friend and from school to school witch is not good for our well being so i’m asking for any help you can give me i will be truly and honestly greatfull. please help me im living in Decatur Georgia 30035 . PLEASE HELP.
i was wondering why no one have not got back with me yet? I really need the help dis is why i visited dis website and i check it eveyday to see if i have a response. if there is no help in decatur georgia plz let me know so i can delete dis site thanks.
Hi Laqonda,
So sorry, we’re all volunteers here, doing our best, but you’re right!
This is a resource in Decatur, they may be able to help you find your way:
Beulah Urban Outreach, Inc.
2901 Wesley Chapel Rd Decatur, GA 30034
especially intended for needy kids.
And another one:
Wright Community Outreach Ministries Inc
3709 Glen Falls Dr Decatur, GA 30032
You may be eligible for a TANF, temporary financial assistance.
Atlanta Federal Center
61- Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8909
Office: (404) 562-2782
E-mail: eric.blachette@acf.hhs.gov
or phone 1-800-869-1150
Georgia food stamp programs: 1-800-869-1150
Salvation Army of Southwest Georgia (phone (229) 435-1428)
call them for help, as they sometimes have temporary funds available, but even if they don’t they will be aware of programs near you.
Rent assistance Georgia: call (888) 858-6085
Peach care for kids: 1-877-GA-PEACH
cheap or even free medical care for children
Affordable daycare: 1-800-869-1150
transitional shelter:
Cascade housing
1384 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd
Atlanta, GA – 30310
(404) 752-6199
intended especially for single moms!
The Nehemiah Project Outreach Ministries
Fayetteville , GA – 30215
770-885-8941
(mostly for men just out of prison though)
Bonner Brothers Transitional House
Mostly for adult substance abusers
3317 Panola Road
Lithonia, GA – 30038
7708733775
Genesis House
Intended for homeless infants and their families
173 Boulevard, NE
Atlanta, GA – 30312
(404) 522-6056
These people can help you in case of foreclosure:
CCCS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA (ALBANY)
Phone: 229-883-0909
409 N Jackson St
Albany, Georgia 31701
And don’t forget to check your kids’ schools for their programs, they don’t always advertise them, but your kids may be eligible for free breakfasts and/or lunch.
Try the Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc. at (229) 985-3610, they have all kinds of programs to help you get and stay self sufficient.
We so hope this will help!
God bless,
Liz
Hi my name is Athena. I am a single mother of 5 children, 3 girls and 2 twin boys. i am in desperate need of help. Everything was once going fine, i had a good job, was attending college, and in 2010 i graduated college as Medical Assistant. The company that i worked for got closed down, and it left me unemployed. I am know still looking for employment and a place to stay. I am now awaiting a call back from a company about my application. I am also in desperate need for me and my children a place of our own to stay!! If can please help!!
I am located in Stone mountain, Ga
Hi Athena,
we will go have a look for resources near you and we’re all keeping our fingers crossed that you will get that job!
We’ll get back to you asap
Sue
Very nice, i suggest webmaster can set up a forum, so that we can talk and communicate.
You’re absolutely right, Kevin! We are working on a revamp of the site, including a forum!
kind regards,
Liz
I am a single mother of 2 wonderful girls and my x left us and took everything I don’t know where to get help I do get support but I need help for a security deposit so I can get a place to live I live in ugh, pa and to all u other mothers ur not alone and everything will work out pray for u all god bless
Hi Amber,
Sorry it’s taking us so long, we really want to help you, but we’re having a bit of trouble even finding Ugh, PA. Is there a bigger town near you or are we just not looking right?
Thanks and God bless!
Liz
I am a single mother of 3 wonderful girls and my mother says its time for me to move out she says its to much on her and she cant take it anymore, and i agree with her on that. I do not get no type of income and i am looking for housing and daycare everyone have a bless day
Hi,my name is Tina.I am a single mother with three daughters,I am currently homeless staying temporarily with my mom but our stay here is quickly comming to an end because she is under housing and we can’t live here..I am looking dfor housing based on my income I am already on waiting list but unfortunately there is a very long wait…Is there anything you can do to help I am willing to relocate to Greenville,SC or Columbia,SC anywhere in Sc
Thanks,
Tina
Hi Tina,
Our volunteers had a look, and here are some resources that may help you:
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Child Care Services
P.O. Box 1520 | Columbia, SC 29202-1520 | 803-898-2570
They provide daycare, so you can find a job. Also ask them about TANF, temporary financial assistance, as you may qualify.
Call 800-768-5700 to apply.
If you are 18 or younger, you could apply to Pendleton Place Children’s Shelter
Physical Address: P.O. Box 10323, 29603
Office Hours: Always Open
Phone: 242-6667, Fax: 242-6667
It’s a shelter for kids, boys up to 10, girls up to 18, who haven’t got anywhere else to go.
The Greenville housing authority: contact LaChele Coggins. You can reach her at 252-329-4022 or by email lachelea@ghanc.net.
They have section 8/ housing choice vouchers. There may be a waiting list, but give it a go anyway.
The American Red Cross – Youth Group
Address: 940 Grove Road
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 271-8222, Phone (Youth Group Information): 282-8644, Fax: 282-8662
They help kids in shelters and can help you with food, shelter and clothes.
Child Development & Family Learning Center – Greer
Address: 200 Morgan Street, Greer, 29650
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 848-2486, Fax: 848-2438
They provide preschool, after-school activities, special needs, and literacy training for kids.
You may be eligible for project Hope, a project that tries to retrain young people (17-25) to become certified healthcare professionals. Training also includes housing, and there are ‘boot camps’ in Florence, Greenwood, Beaufort and Columbia.
SC Department of Social Services
Division of Family Assistance
1535 Confederate Avenue, Room 412
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-898-9090
Toll-free: 800-299-2433
Fax: 803-898-710
Hope this helps!
Good luck & God Bless!
Liz
I am a single mother of 5 children, ranging from 24 to 13. Three of my children and one 4-yr old grandson live with me. One is in prison and the other has chosen to move out with her 32 year old loser of a boyfriend. I send $20 bi-weekly to my son in prison as he needs the extra food as he lost 50 pounds (went from 175 to 125 in 5 months) and was passing out when he was first arrested and waiting at the jail to go to prison. My oldest daughter (mother of the grandchild living at home) is going to school and working part time. Unfortunately, she is unable to make her car payments and the car is currently broken down. The mechanic says it needs a new engine; however, we don’t have money for that either. She is using my van as I can find a ride to/from work.
Her friend and 3 children, ranging from 4 to 8 months, have moved in to get out of a bad situation. Get gets food stamps but no money and has no family support. She does not have a car either.
I have been doing couponing to help with the hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and food.
My daughter’s car is in my name as well as I co-signed. Since we don’t have the money, I am thinking that sending the car back sounds best but am not totally sure how this works.
I have heard about programs that will donate cars to those that are unable to buy one but are working/going to school.
Thanks for any infomation/assistance you can give me.
Hi Bonnie,
That does sound like you have quite a lot on your plate, so we’d really like to see if we can help you find some assistance. Whereabouts are you? Which state/ near which city? Then our volunteers can have a good old rummage on the web!
good luck & God bless,
Liz
hey my name maritza im 19 my parent g
have kikd mi out ive been living with friends sometimes in my parents car im wrkin bt they already cut my hours im 15 weeks i need this job fo a car idk wht to do i feel soo depressed all the time i need a home or someone to help me
Hi Maritza,
Don’t despair, even if things look bleak, there are always people who care!
Whereabouts are you, then we can go and have a look for resources in your neighborhood.
Kind regards & God bless,
Liz
hi my name is nicole im a single mom of five children one of which has cerbal palsey…my husband upped and left me with nooo money and no nothing….i cant afford anything for my kids for the holidays….and they r asking me for things from now…im hoping someone out there would be sooooo kind as to helping out my family…other wise my poor kids wont have a christmas this yr…. i have no car my car died…. and i cant get around without a car…. i have to sometimes ask strangers who live in the area to take me and the kids to docs appts… and to school.. for the kids …. the school is to far to walk…..i would sooo appreciate if any one out there can help us out with some of the things we r in need of for the holidays….and if any one has a car or a three seats car or van they would like to donate to my family i would sooooo appreciate this.. thats my dream for this yr….the car or van and gifts for my kids….. thanks to anyone who can help us out…..i noo theres a god out there watching over all of my family….plz help us out…..
Hi Nicole,
Please let us know where you are so we can look for a charity near you. There are a lot of charities out there that organize special events around CHristmas, including turkey dinners and presents, for needy kids. The Red Cross, the Salvation Army, but there are a lot more as well.
I hope you’ll have a very merry Christmas!
Liz
HI MY NAME IS NADYNE AND IM A SINGLE MOM OF THREE YOUNG CHILDREN AND AM IN NEED OF HELP THIS YR FOR THE HOLIDAYS FOR MY CHILDREN….I HAVE NO ONE OUT THERE TO HELP OUT MY FAMILY….MY MOM LOST HER TWO JOBS….AND NOW HER UNEMPLOYMENTS RUNNING OUT ALSO…… I DONT NO HOW IM GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET MY POOR KIDS ANY THING THIS YR FOR THE HOLIDAY….. IF THERES ANY ONE OUT THERE THAT WOULD BE SOOOOOO KIND AS TO HELPING OUT MY FAMILY THAT WOULD MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE THIS YR…ITS SOOO SAD WHEN YOUR KIDS R TELLING YOU THEY WANT THINGS FROM SANTA AND YOU CANT GET IT FOR THEM…ALLLLL YOU CAN DO IS SAY WE HAVE TO SEE HONEY……THANKS SO ANY ONE WHO CAN HELP US OUT…..AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ……THERES A GOD OUT THERE WHOS WATCHING THOSE KIND PEOPLE AND THEY WILL BE PRAYZED…..FOR THERE HELP……THANKS AGAIN TO ANYONE …..
Hi Nadyne,
There are quite a few charities out there that provide presents for needy kids. Whereabouts are you based, so we can help you find a charity near you?
God bless.
Liz
i am franchesca and need a low income apartment or house cause i am homeless i stay in decatur,ga call me 770-996-8597
hi everyone mi name is ana i am currently homeless with 4children tryng to survive in this world. i am also looking for a place to rent. i am so depressed about my situation if anyone can help please help. thank you and god bless have a wonderful day
Hi Ana,
Don’t despair, there is always a light that shines in the darkest hours. Please let us know where you are, (just your town and state, or a large town near you) then our volunteers can have a look in your neighborhood.
Stay strong, Ana, and God bless,
Liz
liz thank you soo much for your comforting words in this time of darkness for it really means alot to me. i am in west palm beach florida if you’d like i have a number were you can reach me at thank you for all your efforts and time you dedicate to read my problem thank you i really appreciate it
Hi Ana,
Sorry for the delay, but we hope this will help:
A very promising program called adopt-a-family:
They help out finding low cost housing and help you stick to a budget etc.
1712 2nd Avenue North
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Tel: 561-253-1361
Fax: 561-253-1370
Salvation Army Center of Hope
1577 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409-4709, United States
+1 561-682-1118
Program REACH at Pat Reeves Village (561) 514-0564
1320 Henrietta Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
BRADENTON
Hope Family Services, Inc. Hotline number: (941)755-6805 PO Box 1624 Bradenton, FL 34206 Administration: (941)747-8499 FAX: (941)749-1796
FT. LAUDERDALE
Women in Distress of Broward County Hotline number: (954)761-1133 PO Box 676 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33302 Administration: (954)760-9800 FAX: (954)687-0733
FT. WALTON BEACH
Shelter House, Inc. Hotline numbers: 1-800-44-ABUSE or (850)863-4777 PO Box 220 Ft Walton Beach, FL 32549-0220 Administration: (850)243-1201 FAX (850)243-6756
St. Ann Place – OutReach Center 561-313-4633
2107 North Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
LAKELAND
Salvation Army – Lakeland (web site) 830 North Massachusetts Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 682-8179 (Women Shelters Florida – Emergency shelter for families with children as well as single women and single men)
The Lords Place Family Emergency Shelter (561) 494-0125
2808 N Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Homeless Outreach and Assisted Living West Palm Beach
(561) 514-5400
1150 45th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Valley Of Love Ministries Inc. Homeless Assistance 5615028757
5.24 miles from city center West Palm Beach
2826 Broadway, #206
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
FLORIDA RESOURCE CENTER
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, INC.
PHONE: (561) 848-8383
FAX: (561) 848-1255
(they are intended for battered women)
Homeless Outreach Assisted Living Facility Program Lantana (561) 547-6835
8.18 miles from city center West Palm Beach
1250 Southwinds Drive
Lantana, FL 33462
Florida Housing Corporation/Boynton Beach Assisted Living (561)737-6465
11.51 miles from city center West Palm Beach
1708 NE 4th Street
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Hope this helps!
God bless,
Liz
liz thank you i wrote everything down. i hope one of those places is the light in this darkness. i will let you know what happens with me and my 4kids in the near future thank you and god bess
HI,My name is Delicia,I have 3 children and we are homeless with no income or transportation.There are no shelters in are area,where could we go for assistance? Warren,AR
Hi Delicia,
There is a shelter in Warren, as far as we know, but it was tricky to find!
This is it:
Oasis Resources, Inc.
205 East Church Street
Warren, Arkansas 72956
CONTACT PERSON: Terry Myers
PHONE: 226-7592 or 226-9950
Type of Facility: Homeless Shelter
Eligibility: Men, women and children
Length of Stay: 30 days/negotiable
Size: 12 beds (24 residents)
There is also a homeless day centre called a carpenter’s place where kind people help you overcome the challenges that may have led to you becoming homeless and they try to help you find a better way, with the help of Christ our Lord:
1149 Railroad Avenue
Rockford , Illinois 61104
Phone (815) 964-4105
Fax (815) 964-4106
outreach @ carpentersplace.org
I am sure they will also know of other places that may help, such as churches, in your area.
Hope this helps you.
Kind regards and God bless,
hello my name is demika and im from saint louis i need help getting a 2 bedroom i have a 3 year old son and we are homeless please help me i need some where to go its getting cold outside please asap
Hi Demika,
We weren’t sure which St Louis you meant, so we had a general rummage. Here’s what we came up with:
Shelters in Saint Louis County;
HOMELESS HOTLINE – 314-802-5444 (VOICE)
Toll Free – 1-866-802-7155
For Hearing or Speech Impaired – 314-802-5348 (TTY)
They will also help you with mortgage assistance, utility bills, financial aid, and sorting out foreclosure issues and they’ll know about any rental schemes that there may be. Give them a call!
If you are under 24:
County Youth Programs
St. Louis County Government
121 South Meramec Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-4429
Fax: (314) 615-7619
email: OGreen@stlouisco.com
If you are under 21 you may qualify for
Covenant House
St. Louis
2727 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63113
Phone: (314)533-2241
They will also help you deal with any psychological issues you may have.
Catholic Charities
4532 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 371-4357
St Peter & Paul Shelter
1920 S 8th St, Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 621-5520
WE will try and find some more later
Good luck & God bless,
Liz
Please help me? Im in a need of a home for my one year old and me. I have no job.
Hi Jackie,
Please let us know where you are, we may be able to help!
Kind regards,
Liz
HELLO MY NAME IS JAHCELLE WILLIAMS AND I AM A SINGLE 22 YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH TWO CHILDREN. I AM IN NEED OF AN APARTMENT OR A HOUSE FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN TO STAY. CAN U PLEASE HELP ME A.S.A.P !! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS !!
Hi Jahcelle,
Whereabouts are you? That would really help us look for shelter/accommodation near you.
Kind regards,
Liz
I am a single mom with a rough seven year old son, rough in the sense of destroying clothes and shoes. I am on assistance and just started a new position through DHS, this could very well lead to a permanent position; but my car just died, I need help with repairs, DHS won’t help unless I’m working, this could make me loose my stamps and cash! Don’t know what else to do! I’m in Murphysboro illinois.
Hi Destiny,
Good for you for getting a job! We had a look, and you could apply for TANF, temporary financial assistance, call (800) 843-6154
You could also apply for a charity car (see the article on the site).
Be sure to ask at your church, the salvation army and the Red Cross chapter near you! Also, ask your neighbors. In these cash strapped times with so much unemployment there me be someone near you, or even a group of people, who would welcome sharing the costs for their car or help pay for the repairs for your car and then you could draw up a schedule on who gets to use it when. Be sure to make a clear set of rules and don’t deviate from it!
Good luck and God bless!
Liz
I AM A SINGLE MOTHER , I HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD DRAUGHTER, I have been homeless for two years now, sometimes i sleep at a friends house or out in the parks, it is hard for me to find a job with no one to watch my baby, on top of all of this she has a kindney problems which makes her sick at all given times, her father walked away and basically never looked back, i have tried to reach out to some of the agency here in fort lauderdale for help but have been turned down, i recentlly tried to get a job at kmart , with hopes that a friend would watch by baby, but yet it is still hard to get a place to stay if there is anyone that can give me some resources for fort lauderdale fla , it would kindly help,
Dear Kay,
That does sound rough and good for you for keeping your spirits up and getting a job, we know how hard it can be!
We had a look in Fort Lauderdale:
Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center/Huizenga Family Campus is an emergency homeless shelter, they also do counseling and helping homeless people find jobs, homes and a better life.
Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. – Rebuilding Lives!
920 Northwest 7th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-7229
Phone: 954-832-7037
The Shepherd’s Way Inc Emergency Housing
954-792-2337
1100 N Andrews Ave # 1
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
People Helping People Outreach
(954) 527-0414
1104 NW 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
BC Central Homeless Assistance Center
954-779-3990
920 NW 7 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale
(954) 524-6991
1445 W. Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Covenant House Florida
(954) 561-5559
733 Breakers Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Deeper Life
(954) 462-5364
1.68 miles from city center Fort Lauderdale
1527 Argyle Drive
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
And 85-year old Arnold Abbott gives out free food each Wednesday on the beach, from a picnic area off the South Beach parking lot.
(bless him!)
Hope this helpts,
good luck and God bless,
Liz
Hi Kay, If you get this email please email at guerreroalicia2004@yahoo.com
i need help finding me and my 3 year old son a place to stay asap im in saint louis mo
I am a single mom of 2, 10 and 5 yrold girls. We have relocated to CA under the impression that my brother would help. Now 2 months after the transition he says can’t help anymore. I am about to be put out of my apt. with no where to go. I know CA is “strapped” on assitance and I must find a new place ASAP. Thank you in advance for help in any direction.
I am a single mother of a 2.5yr old. I just lost my job, and I am struggling to make ends meet. We are currently renting our apartment, but may lose it unless I find a job. I am based in North York, Toronto, Ontario.
Hi Cara,
We had a look, and there’s a rent bank in Toronto, that may help you:
Rent Bank Central Office, Neighbourhood Information Post, 416-924-2543 to leave your name and phone number; or put this information in an email to torontorentbank@nipost.org
Give them a call, they help out with deposits, interest free loans and information.
You can also give these guys a call, they are employment insurance:
English 1-800-206-7218 * French 1-800-808-6352 * Automated Telephone Reporting Service — English 1-800-531-7555, French 1-800-431-5595
Persons legally entitled to work in Canada who have an interruption of earnings due to shortage of work, injury, quarantine, pregnancy, adoption, personal illness, or a grave illness in the family
And have a chat with COSTI,
the North York Centre
North York Housing Help Centre
416-244-0480
nyork@costi.org
http://www.costi.org
TTY phone Toll free 1-800-529-3742
The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is a free grant from the Government of Canada to help eligible families save for their children’s education.
Hope this helps!
Liz
Hi,
Im Marquita I am 19 I have a five year old son. I was going through some of these comments an im hoping that i can get some help or resources from this page. I am jobless I live with my grandparents with my son no type of income at all I am willing to work but after the temp agency let us go after three months I haven’t been able to find work. I live in my granparents basement and I really need help. Im in Warren, MI. I don’t know if this will really work but i need help an if this site or someone looking at this site can help me with resources for housing and job oportunities it will be greatly apreciated. my number is (1-586-801-2112)
Dear MArquita,
That does sound tough, but bless your grand parents for taking care of you!
We had a look and there are quite a few resources in Michigan, have a look: http://www.singlemotherhelp.com/information/single-mother-help-in-michigan/
Really hope this helps and you”ll find a new job soon. Keep your spirits up and God bless,
Liz
I appreciate, result in I found just what I used to be having a look for. You’ve ended my 4 day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
My realtionship of over seven years is in the process of breaking up. I am devastated.
I have four children and work at a local department store. My soon to be ex is the father of my two youngest.
He has threatened to take them if I try to leave.
I want to leave soooo badly, but I have no place to go. It is the holidays, my parents have offered to let me come home, but they don’t have the room for us; we get along very well, but can’t really live together to long anyway.
Can anyone out there help me? I am so distraught, I can’t think straight. I am not sleeping, the children are very upset. I just don’t know where to turn next. Please help.
Dear Kristy,
It does sound like you are in a tough spot.
There are however a few things you could do:
try to salvage your relationship. You loved each other once, and for the sake of the kids it may be worth trying to save what you have. It sounds like your husband still cares about you, even if he may not express himself in a loving manner. There are online resources and there are all kinds of mediation and counseling on offer. Try your local church for instance. A lot of relationships end because of lack of communication, so you could try that.
If your partner is abusive to you you could try a shelter for you and your kids.
We’d like to help further, but we’d need to know where you are?
Also, we would recommend you try to hang on to your job, as that can be such a lifeline in this difficult times. Not only money, but also support from co-workers.
Please let us know where you are so we can help you further?
kind regards and God bless,
Liz
Hi. I would like to give a warm, heart felt “Thank you” to all the volunteers/managers of this site. I am a single mom of a 2.5 yr old in northern VA. I have been raising my son alone since birth. I came here searching for single parent support groups, but found you. I am touched by the assistance and compassion you show to these families. Thank you. Sincerely, Andrea.
hi im a single mother of two girls a 2 year old, and a 16month old. I don’t have a steady home, im currently enrolled in school for medical assisting but because i lost my job im struggling to make ends met and its hard for me to get to school everyday because i dont have childcare. I just want to have a roof over my children head and some financial help. What do i do?please help me im stressing out of my mind
Hey Laraya,
That does sound very tough. There are a lot of resources out there to help you find cheap or free daycare and help with housing as well. Whereabouts are you? Then one of our volunteers can have a look for you.
Stay strong and God bless,
Liz
I am really trying to find scholarships for school and find housing, does anyone have any good suggestions?
Hi Tavia,
Whereabouts are you based, then we can have a look? And what kind of training or studies would you like to pursue?
Let us know and our volunteers will have a look for you.
Kind regards,
Liz
hi,im 22 yrs old and a single mother of a 1 yr old baby boy. i am currently lookin for a job and housing. right now im living wit my mom which is very stressful, we tend to bump heads almost everyday and thats not good for my son to see. im also not feeling comfortable being here anymore because of all the problems and drama going on, can somebody please help me
Hi Monteria,
Can you tell us where you are, then we can help you find some resources.
Kind regards and God bless,
Liz
Hi im a single mothe have my 12 yr. Old with me only make $490 A month on welfare the hospital took my license due to secures and im in a mentally abusive relationshipwith some one who’s going to prison for 5 What kind of help is the.re for me also house is red tagged to be torn down I live in Colfax ca thanks melony murray
Dear Melony,
That does sound like a very tough situation. There are a lot of options out there that may be helpful for you. Whereabouts are you? Which state/town? Then we can have our volunteers have a look in your area.
Good luck & God bless,
Liz
hi i’m a single mom of 2 kids age 6 and 2.My ex is now living U S and entered US ARMY .I just found that he never declared our kids.He left us last 2009 and he never came home to see our kids.I’m trying to find ways how to get my kids benefits from their us army father.Were not married but I know that my kids has the right to known by their father.pls help me to find ways.I’t really hard for me because were renting the house my daughter’s school and their daily needs please please help me guys.
thanks
Hi Piccola,
Luckily the army doesn’t like deadbeat dads any more than we do! First thing you should do is contact your nearest military base and explain the situation. You’ll need all te info you can find on your ex, so social security number birth date etc. Be prepared to have a dna test done, but after that you should be getting child support and possibly even be able to claim healthcare on the military.
Good luck and God bless!
Liz
Hello,
My name is Shirley. I live in Cleveland, Mississippi, where I am currently going to college for my Bachelors degree in Social Science education. I came across this web site while looking for an image to blog about the terror I feel at living here, alone, with no help at all. I am a single mother, as well, and I have been divorced from my ex for about two years now, although I have to admit that being married to him still felt like I was a single mom. I am looking for employment here, but I haven’t been able to find any. I live in family housing, which is really great as my financial aid pays for it, but I still have other bills (day care, car insurance, etc.) that I need a job to pay for, but I can’t find employment that is willing to work with my school schedule, and school is much more important right now, since to live in family housing I have to be considered full-time, and I am from a town four hours away. I only have two more years before having my degree, and once I have my degree there are lots of programs I can apply to for assistance with paying back my student loans. I don’t know any one in town, as I just moved here at the beginning of January, and I have no support system whatsoever. I am looking for help finding employment as well as just help with being a mom. I’m twenty-one, and am absolutely clueless when it comes to raising my (now three) daughter. I feel like I’m doing it wrong. It’s overwhelming, being left alone with no assistance and no one to talk to at all. If you could find a moment to reply, I would greatly appreciate it.
If you find any information or resources about employment, it might be beneficial for me to say that I do have an Associates of Arts degree and I do have employment history, although it is mostly in retail and the fast food industry. I am not picky about what kind of job I find, so long as I find one. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
How very brave of you! We all know how overwhelming life as a single mom can be at times, but you are very brave, and wise, for looking for help.
I will have our volunteers have a look at resources that may be helpful for you, but for now, firstly: check with your college. They will be able to point you towards resources for single moms. Also they may have their own assistance programs to help you out, some colleges for instance provide daycare. Another source of hope and help is your local church, if you belong to one?
There are also many free, online resources on coping with a child on your own. for instance: http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/a_childs_contribution.html/context/999 and http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/single-parent/MY01709. And how to get child support.
Good luck and God bless!
Liz
Hello,
I am a single mother of a beautiful 2 1/2 yo daughter. Over a year ago I found out that my fiance was cheating on me. Not to mention he has chemical dependency issues. Which now I am able to feel grateful for leaving. I was a stay at home mom because we couldn’t afford the daycare for me to work. My daughter and I moved had to move into my mothers home and now I work off my rent by billing for her private MFT practice. Ironically, my father cheated on my mother about the same time and now we are healing on our own and gaining strenght bit by bit. I am currently on tribal TANF in Shingle Springs, Ca., where I actually found a flyer for your website. As much as I am blessed to have this help, I have to say that it hasn’t been much help lately. Although there is a child support order, he doesn’t pay the ammount set by the court. My monthly grant has been postponed until the Government releases the funds and I haven’t been reimbursed for my child care and other supportive services in a few months. Not because of anything that I had done or not done. With their help I was able to return to school at a local JC, studying Chemical
Dependency Counseling/Psychology, but cannot attend school tomorrow for my first test because I have no money for child care, food, gas, etc… I’ts so hard being in this prediciment and I feel all of the other single mothers pain. I ‘ve read some of the other stories and feel grateful that at least I have a roof over my head and a safe place for my daughter and I to live temporarily. Though, I think temporary will be a lot longer than I suspected! I don’t make much every month, just barily enough to get by. If there is any kind of help for someone like me, could you let me know? To all the other single mothers, let’s stay strong. God hasn’t forgot us. Kiss your children and be grateful for what we have, even if it isn’t very much.
Thank you and God Bless!
Melissa
Hi my name is priscilla and I have a 3 month old I’m looking for a job and houseing but I can’t find anything I need help please I don’t have internet all the time so if you can email me info priscillaneela11@ gmail.com or call 4048441152 thank you
Hi Priscilla,
We don’t think this is the best way to go about finding a job, but we’re happy to help any way
It would really help if you described where you are and what you can do.
Good luck and God bless,
Liz
Hello, I am curious if there is any assistance available for my daughter and grandson in the Nampa Idaho area. She drives a school bus so that she has daycare for her son, as she has had an extremely difficult time finding a reputable sitter on the weekends. This job also gives her time to be a mom. Currently I am paying the portion that she cannot get assistance to cover on daycare and it is expensive. She is in a catch 22. If she makes too much then they will loose all assistance, but on part time it surely makes for a tight budget. She is a very hard worker and this is mentally draining on her not to be able to work full time to supply their needs, but as I stated above, if she goes over the threshold she is penalized for it. Do you have any ideas? They are currently in a very small 1 bedroom apt. but, that keeps her powerbill low. I appreciate your time.
Sincerely,
Anita
Hi,
First off i want to say thank you for your help in advance. This is a very helpful site. I am requesting any help/suggestions for my mother. She is 45 and has my two little sisters to take care of. One is 17 and one is 7. They are about to be homeless and have no vehicle. I am 26 years old and have a 9 year old daughter of my own to take care of. I live in a small two bedroom with my boyfriend and my daughter and am looking for help for my mom. We live in palm beach county Florida. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Hey Liz, my name is Kristy and I work for a ministry in Newport, Arkansas that is currently accepting applications for single mothers with children. We want to help them get on their feet by providing a home, utilities paid, food provided, and help them to get a job. We would really like to find someone with 3 or more children. The mother has to be able to pass a background check and be a christian and live morally correct. For more info you can email me at newlifechildrenshome10@yahoo.com.
Thanks Kristy
Hi Kristy,
that sounds like a wonderful idea!
And I would love to know more about all the good work you do, do you have a website with more info?
kind regards and God bless,
Liz
Being a small businessperson, you haven’t any greater leverage compared to truth.
Failure doesn’t suggest you’re a failure it just means have not succeeded yet.
Can anyone help me find a place to live for my daughter and I. Her father and I are split up…Every single day, I am looking for a job. Its so hard. Im down to my last few dollars in my bank account and I really need help. Right now, im staying with my father but its not safe here, for reasons I really dont want to say. If anyone can help us out in the St.Louis area It would be greatly appreciated. I will work for free, do any type of work. I just really need help. Im 22 and my daughter is 2 by the way.
Thank You
I am single mom of one with nojob and a college degree who is about be withot a place to stay in 6days. I have applied for the usually assist but have yet to recieve anything. Trying to stay positive but is very hard todo.If any you know of any help in Charlotte,NC please let me Know. I have not told my seven year daughter yet. She such an angel don’t want to make her sad. Thank you,
P.S. Ithink i am a big fat failure.
Dear Dee,
First of all, of course you are not a failure! The simple fact that you are reaching out for help shows you are willing to make an effort.
Here are some resources in Charlotte, NC, that our volunteers came up with:
DSS Main Office (Map)
301 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
West Charlotte Location
3205 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Questions or Comments?
704-336-3000
Give them a ring, even if they cannot immediately help you out financially, they will know where you can go and give you names and phone numbers of folks that can help you find work, shelter, food, healthcare, day care, etc.
Good luck and God bless!
Liz
Hi I’m Single mother of one in I’m trying to find a low income apartment I went HUD but they saying the list is close I really need my own place do anyone know where can I go with no long waiting list…
By the way I’m from Philadelphia, PA
Hi Tifah,
Thank you for contacting us, our volunteers will get right on it!
kind regards and God bless,
Liz
I honestly just need a place to vent. In Dec of ’09 I was laid off. After 2 years of trying to find work I finally got a min wage job in a call center an hour drive from home(ie half my check went to gas). Two weeks after I started My fiance proposed to me and that weekend we got pregnant. When the morning sickness kicked in 3 weeks after conception I lost my new job. A couple weeks later he lost his job. He has been looking for work now for about a year, unsuccessfully. When I had the baby, me and her moved in with my folks. We spend weekends with him when we can but his landlord has specified No Kids (he’s renting a room off the guys house so the landlord knows when we visit). Today the landlord gave him a 60 day vacate notice. Not because he missed rent or anything, just that the guy no longer wants to rent the room out. On top of that he has 1 month before his unemployment runs out. I can’t work because our baby is only 6 months old. The cost of daycare in our area would mean that if I can find a full time job at minimum wage I would afford daycare and have 30$ left at the end of the week for bus fare, food, formula and anything else we’d need (that’s only with us still living at my folks house). My fiance can’t move in with us because my folks won’t allow us to sleep under the same roof because it’s inappropriate. I am trying to hold my head up and keep the tears at bay but I feel so filled with dispair.
ps, i know since I have a fiance I’m not technically a single mom, but since I’m so far raising her without his help I almost am.
Hello,
I am a mother of 3. I just recently relocated back home to Albany, Ga, due to the high cost of living in Florida. Since I have been back I have been unable to find work and have been force to live with my aunt and uncle, where my three kids and I share a full size bed. We don’t have room for any of the things that we were able to revive from fire ( storage unit in Fl caught a fire with all my belongings beside the ones me and my kids brought). As the days pass I am becoming depressed. My kids are being affected in a major way. Don’t know where to turn because everywhere i have gone to get assistance I was turned down.
Please help
M.Love
Hi Mesha,
You have been unlucky with the fire, however, it is very kind that your aunt and uncle are letting all of you stay! Kind people are all around, even if things look tough right now. Which types of assistance did you try? We will have a look at options in and around Albany. For now, have a look at out special Georgia page and try getting creative when looking for a job. If you have access to internet, you could do some work online, such as becoming a virtual assistant or doing data entry. If you have access to a car, you could help people pick stuff up or deliver goods. Have a look at our other suggestions here .
Good luck and God bless,
Liz
Hi, I just came across this website and I had no idea how many people need help. I am a single homeless mother looking for a place to live and a job. I have many job qualities, but no GED. I have worked for a doctor as a receptionist, did billing, appointments, medical coding and pretty much anything you can do at a doctors office. I also have worked in sales and also do handcrafts and pretty much anything I can learn. My children have been without school for the past 2 months since to be honest I am embarrassed to let people know my situation. I am in desperate need of help and don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?
Hi Jo,
I think you nee to fess up and tell your friends and your family you need help. Most jobs and houses are found via your network. There are bound to be loads of people who want to help, all you have to do is ask. You haven’t said where you are from, please let us know then we can look for some help near you, but in general: try your local church and contact social services. They all want to help.
Good luck and God bless,
Liz
Hello,
I am mother of two and i need assistance with furniture..My housing juust came thru and i have no furniture..I reside in Georgetown SC..Which is not to far from myrtle Beach sc,a hr away from harleston and two hrs away from Columbia. If u have any resources i would greatly appreciate it.
As a single mom of three, on my own for 11 years with no financial or other needed support from anyone, I often have to remind myself that the only thing that is certain, is that all things change. Children grow up and even though the days seem long, the years go by fast.
On a different note, Sears stores have this free club called Kids Advantage. If or when your kids wear out their clothes before they out grow them, you can take them back to Sears no receipt required and exchange the used, worn, even torn up clothes and shoes for new ones in the same size and brand. Now this has become the only way I can get clothes for my kids that are new. What we do is go to the thrift store and buy the brands that Sears carries (like Levys, Canon Blues, Vans) and then exchange them at Sears for the new ones. This is no loss to Sears as the manufactors reimburse Sears for every returned and worn out item they exchange, as long as it is a name brand clothing item or shoe brand they sale. Sizes new born to 18 in big kids. As in 18 years old size! Boys and girls! Kids Advantage club! It’s awesome!
And ladies, except nothing but the best for yourselves regardless of where you’ve been, or where you are. The best is whatever reminds you that you are a queen no matter what is going on in your life. You deserve the best and no one can give that to you except you. Because only you truely know what is best for you. And we will find the light in the darkness, we will.
Much respect! Teach the world there is enough of everything for everyone. Know it in your heart. Live it in your deeds. Sow it in your children because they are tomorrows seeds.
I am 32, my daughter is 18 months, no support, neither government nor child support, I want to go to university to study like I planned before I was pregnant as I see that the only chance to make enough money in a while to give her a good life. So far I have nothing, staying at ppls houses as long as it works out, no car, no job (lost my job 3 weeks ago), no social security number, neither me nor the baby. Any idea what to do? Her dad run off and left the country, we came back to the states when my son was 4 weeks old. So he is not a citizen, I am not.
hi my name is ashlee. im 19 and a single mom of a 3 month old baby girl. we are currently living at my moms house but im not happy with where im living. i am looking for something cheap but safe for my daughter and i. if anyone can help id greatly appreciate it. thanks and have a wonderful day.