North Carolina State Assistance For Single Mothers
Help For Single Moms In North Carolina
For some single moms, paying the mortgage is a daily challenge. For others, finding a way to go back to school to better their family’s situation is the biggest problem they face. Regardless, if you are a single mom in North Carolina, there are state resources you can turn to when you need a little extra help.
Childcare - Qualified single moms who need childcare so they can go to work or attend school may be able to get subsidized childcare services through a state-supervised voucher program. This flexible program allows the parent to choose the childcare situation that best fits their schedule and desire. The only stipulation is that the childcare provider must participate in the Subsidized Child Care Program.
Healthcare – Medical assistance is available to certain families in the state of North Carolina through the Medicaid and Health Choice for Children programs (http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/). Both programs are designed to ensure that the uninsured have access to quality care, even if they cannot afford health insurance. Families that make too much to qualify for Medicaid may be able to get coverage for their children under the Health Choice for Children program.
Food and Supplies – The Department of Social Services in North Carolina offers a variety of food and nutrition services to families who cannot afford to purchase healthy foods. The main one is the FNS benefit, which gives families an electronic benefit card they can use to purchase nutritious foods. WIC is another program some families use to purchase healthy foods. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash assistance for single moms and other needy families who are going through a temporary financial struggle.
Transportation – If owning a vehicle does not make financial sense for your family, look into the public transportation options in your area. If you do not have quality public transportation, call various charitable organizations to see if any transportation assistance is offered.
Rent Assistance – The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (http://www.nchfa.com/) offers a variety of programs to help single moms and other needy families afford a warm, safe place to live. In addition to these programs, North Carolina partners with HUD to offer housing voucher and subsidized apartments for needy families.
College Grants – If you think that a college education is out of the picture, you should know that there are many resources available to make your college degree a reality. The College Foundation of North Carolina offers information about grants, scholarships, and college readiness. In addition to this, be sure to file the FAFSA to apply for any federal grants or scholarships available to you.
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