Indiana State Assistance For Single Mothers
Help For Single Moms In Indiana
No one ever said raising kids would be easy, but when you are doing it by yourself it can seem like an impossible task. When you need a little extra support to help you care for your kids, the State of Indiana has several programs you can rely on.
Childcare – Finding safe childcare is the first step toward heading back to school or landing a good paying job. Quality childcare assistance is available for needy families through the Child Care Development Fund (http://hsi-indiana.com/Welcome/). If you do not qualify for this type of help, contact church and home based daycare centers in your area to find affordable childcare.
Healthcare – For most families, the most affordable solution to their healthcare needs is taking the healthcare offered by an employer. If this is not possible for you, consider purchasing healthcare for your kids under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP http://www.in.gov/fssa/). Hoosier Healthwise offers healthcare coverage for families with children or pregnant women in them. If you have been uninsured for up to six months and have an income of $44,000 for a family of four, you might be able to get healthcare through the Healthy Indiana Plan. These and other forms of Indian healthcare assistance are discussed at http://www.in.gov/fssa/hip/.
Food and Supplies – Sometimes single moms have to choose between buying food and other necessary expenses. If you are struggling to put food on the table, consider applying for the state’s Food Stamp Program (http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/). WIC (http://www.in.gov/isdh) offers supplemental nutrition for families with young children who might not qualify for the Food Stamp Program. Another source of affordable food is a local food pantry or food bank (http://www.adoptionservices.org/).
Transportation – The first step in finding reliable transportation is checking into any public transportation options in your area. IndyGo (http://www.indygo.net/) offers online services to help you locate an option near you. Sometimes swapping a service, like babysitting, for a ride is another option when you do not have your own car.
Rent Assistance – If you are struggling to make ends meet, paying your monthly rent or mortgage may seem impossible. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (http://www.in.gov/ihcda/) operates several programs to help Indiana’s single moms and other needy families keep their kids in a warm, safe home. Programs include Section 8 vouchers, rent assistance, and public housing.
Educational Grants – Night school and online degrees make it more possible than ever before for single moms to get a college education. If you are considering heading back to school, check out the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/) to learn about state specific grants and scholarships. Do not forget to fill out the FAFSA to determine if you get any federal aid.
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I’m a single father by death and I’m needing real help from anyone who is listening for my daughter and I . Please I know this site is for single mothers but I’ve got no idea where to start . This is my little girls first pitcher day and I’m doing all a man can do with no resources available, she is my shining star! Her mother Rachel was 24 yrs of age when she died in a car accident , drinking and driving.
I’m unsure exactly what sort of resources you need, or I could direct you a little more specifically … but plenty of the resources on here can be used for single dads to. Browse around and see if there are any articles that can be of help to you.
Anthony I knew Rachel and I’m so sorry. I pray things are looking up for you two!!! I came to this site as a single mom needing help as well. I will keep you in my prayers.
It’s to bad that all the government help is set up single moms only. When in fact more and more fathers are being granted custodial parenting rights in Indiana, the only difference is women. Don’t go to jail for not paying child support. If u don’t believe me, check the stats (it’s public record) from court rm g6 Marion county
Scot, he was asking for help not more neg. talk….just saying…
but scots right …it should be even for both men and women…there are some deadbeat moms out there too…AND people need help not just women!
I am a single Mother of 3. The unfortunate thing is that some of us do not qualify for assistance. But we are straped cause the child support we do receive doesn’t even put a dent on what is actually needed to raise a child. I am lucky I guess that I do receive support. However, it still isn’t enough. I pinch and scrape to get by and there are no extras,no vacations. With the economy the way it is I have had to have additional cut backs in my household. Now the big one… WHAT IF I WERE TO GET HURT or SICK??? Which could happen since I have put my health in general on the back burner Better yet what do I do if my child gets sick? Which has happened and a year later I am still struggling to pay off his $4000 in medical bills. . This is a common theme amongst all Single Parents (Men and Women). I don’t qualify for assistance cause I make to much money. I don’t live with credit card debt, I don’t have a car loan, I don’t have nice clothes or furniture. I shop at discount stores etc…. Where can a person get help if there is an urgent financial need??
I’m a single father struggling myself, on the verge of homelessness every wed when rent is due at the hotel i’m staying at. Your not going to get much help or good advice from this site, i can tell you that. fyi, section 8 isn’t even taking apps anymore. Your best bet is to call local churches and organizations. There is also something called the impact program. Look them up through the childrens bureau, there is also nacs through them as well. Both will help you and take you far. If you are homeless talk to the HIP program(homeless initiative program) they can help with things to. It’s really tough to get a job right now but you have to keep trying and keep praying. God is def. good. Trust me, i’m in the situation myself. We have lived in hotels and homeless shelters but we have some how always managed to make it. I wish there was more organizations, other than the impact program that would help people find jobs. The jobs out there are really tough to get. If anyone knows of anyone hiring in the indianapolis area please e-mail me. Good luck to everyone out there, i hope my comment was helpful. God bless.
Lance,
I can assure you that we have helped many single mothers in need. We are not hear to hand out money or find single moms jobs. We are here to help the single mothers out there that want to help themselves. By providing information on programs, organizations, and assistance offered by their State. Sorry to here that you did not find this site, as you say, “much help or good advice”. There is a Financial Help for Single Dads http://www.singledadfinancialhelp.com/ that you may find more helpful to you. I do thank you for the information you provided me about the impact program and the HIP program. I will pass this information on to our single mothers on this site. God bless!
Single Mom Support Team
I am looking for assistance on furniture for an apartment. I am a single mother of 2. I live in Boone County. I need livingroom furniture, tv’s, mirowave and other house hold goods!
Thank you,
Tiffany Merritt
You can try and search on Craigslist for furniture near your city. You will get great deals, but make sure they are in good condition.
I am a single mother trying to apply for section 8 and am not receiving child support. can I get assistance for that?