Single Mothers Help - Resources You Can Use Today

If you can manage to build a network of support that helps you with issues such as childcare, providing healthy meals, financial support and housing needs than your job as a single mother is made just a bit easier.
Having these resources at hand often means the difference whether a single mother household thrives or perished on the brink of poverty or stability.
Here we talk about the three necessary essentials which are food, childcare and housing.
The website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers assistance to single moms desiring housing assistance.
There are many different programs offered such as housing vouchers, first time home buyer campaigns and section 8 housing which are homes offered at inexpensive rents.
Another method to lower home cost is to seek out organizations that match up single mother households with co-op homes.
A great program too once you have secured your home is that many local utility companies will provide heating assistance.
One of the largest expenses by far any mother faces is that of child care.
Most mothers single or otherwise utilize family or friends.
You'll find information at the Department of Social Services on low cost child care subsidies.
Many elementary schools offer low cast after school programs.
You might also check out your local YMCA.
Some universities offer subsidizes summer programs for older children of their employees.
Research will uncover many government and local programs which provide childcare assistance.
If the company you work for provides a care flexible spending account for childcare it would be wise to sign up.
This way a certain portion of money is allocated for childcare expense.
However if you do not use the entire amount allocated at the end of the year you cannot claim it.
Carefully managing your money you may be able to save a certain percentage as your tax rate specifies.
It can range anywhere from 5 to 30% of your childcare cost.
If you are a single pregnant mother or you have children under the age of five, the program WIC which stands for women, infant, children will assist your family with their nutrition needs.
By meeting certain income guidelines they will assess if you qualify for assistance.
By registering with the Department of Social Services you can enroll in the food stamp program which allows you to purchase food with a government debit card.
At least you are able to provide your family with necessary groceries.
Most public schools have some sort of meal program that is need based.
With choice of school lunch, special milk and breakfast programs to choose from.
A guideline application will be provided upon enrollment for qualification.
Often food cooperative programs will offer food at discounted prices in exchange for time donated.
One can also check out church programs and local food pantries.
By conducting a little research any single mom can uncover a source of help.