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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my daughter has four kids and no car she lost her job because she didn’t have a car i try to help as much as i can but i can only do so much
I have a friend that needs more than just financial help. She needs a family. She is a single mother that has been emotioanlly abused all her life. Parents wouldn’t let her get a drivers license or a proper education. She was raised by 2 deaf parents. Now in her 30s she is stuck at her father’s home with no way to go and not close to anything to walk to. She is daily told by relatives she is stupid and lazy and needs a job. How is she to get a job without childcare & a way to go? She lives kinda far for me to regularly visit, but I plan on making a trip there to take her to get a permit to drive. She is too nervous & scared to call dss for assistance because she is afraid they will take her child. Her family has instilled fear into her for so long.
Any suggestions? I am just trying to help her make some decisions on her own.
First, she needs to decide to be proactive … I would say that getting her to decide to go back to school would be the first and biggest step. Once she is willing to make changes and isn’t scared, then things will start to change. Also, if you believe the situation is that bad and potentially qualifying as abusive on the part of her parents, then I would call adult protective services in your area.
She needs transportation & childcare for a 2 year old to go to school.
There are plenty of charities that provide single mothers with cars, and I would also look into credit unions in your area. They often have programs providing very low cost or free cars. As for childcare, many schools actually have programs where they will pay for the mother to send their child to daycare once the mother is enrolled.
If possible try to get her to agree to go to the nearest Domestic Violence Shelter.She can find one in the phone book or she can contact police dept to ask where the nearest one is.Please remind her she doesnt have to worry about anyone finding out because it is all kept confidential.They will help her with all the resources she needs.Im sure your friend probably needs counseling too.We all do who have been a victim of DV.They will help her get back on track and help her kno she doesnt have to live this way.Once she walks thru those doors,HER LIFE WILL BEGIN !!!!!!!!!GOOD LUCK.She can also call the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE.
Make sure to get her the help she needs – the problem could just escalate from here if she doesn’t.
I am need daycare for my 22 month old. I found a center, but a $140.00 a week I just can’t afford. I have been faced with paying my mortgage or paying daycare and have ruined my credit. I do not get the subsidy in my area because have been on my job for 11 years. I do not qualify for any help. ALthough I am in th negative every month trying to take care of my son. He need s speech therapy and my insurance doesn’t cover it. I have 5,000 in doctor bills for him have reoccuring strep and that is with insurance an can’t get any help. Any suggestions. I have looked into everything. I took support papers out on the father, but nothing. I just want my son to get quality care and be in a good environment while I am working 10 hours a day. Does anyone have any suggestions.
Thank you
Qualified single moms in North Carolina 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. You can go here to enroll in the program.
Not everybody can qualify for this program.Ive seen lots of single moms who do not.Iam one of them.It depends what your pay is and trust me you cannot make over a certain amount.
i live in garysburg north carolina and my electric has been shut off and i have a child other than social services is there any other agencies that can help me get it turned back on i only get ssi and i do not know where to begin to get help emotionaly stressed can someone help
Here’s a whole bunch of programs you can look at! http://www.singlemomfinancialhelp.com/state-assistance-programs-for-single-mothers/north-carolina/
Where is garysburg?
In North Carolina, in the North.
I pray to all that read this can give me a voice of reasons or anything I am desperate Iam 27 yrs old. I got with my husband when I was 14 I finished high school and got pregnant right away for the past 12 years I have been abused sexually,physically,mentally and emotionally I have 4 kids with him and I want to get out so bad he never allowed me to work or go to school so I feel stuck all my family lives in California and I am in NC alone I went to DSS to ask what they can help me do they said a shelter and I could get assitance but i have to work for Goodwill and they would give me 140$ a month thats not enough for well anything I am so depressed and I asked them if I could get daycare assit to go back to school they said they dont have that program anymore so I ask any one out there what do I do? It seems all the doors close on me and another thing the shelter said they dont have room for me and 4 kids I dont know what to do California is way too expensive to live and besides i have no miney to relocate I pray and I try to be a good mom but how am I being a good mom allowing my kids to see all this abuse PLEASE I BEG WHAT DO I DO?
where do you live in NC? maybe I can help.
Do you know of some rental assistant programs in the Raleigh NC, I paid my deposit I need 1st month Rent
Hello,
You can receive grants for single mothers and you can look into receiving state assistance.
Hope this helps!:)
I am 25 years old Mom of 19 months old boy. My husband is in prison for another 10 years. I asked child support for help but they said they will be able to help me only after my husband will be out of the prison :0 That means I cannot get any help for another 10 years??? I live with my friend in her house. She pays all her bills by herself and I get food stamps $200 each month. I applied for the daycare assistance but I have to wait for 6 months there. I do not have driver licence and I do not have a car. And I live in the area with no public transportation. I have already been placed on debt collection account and do not know how to pay it off. Does anyone know where I can get help?
I would first recommend you get a driver’s license so you can be independent enough to drive a car. Also try the TANF(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), They may be able to help you out.
I am recently separated from my husband of 4 years and have 4 children alltogether .. 3 with this man. During our separation I was forced to leave the home and had nowhere to go since my family lives in WI. So that is where I went temporarily. I cannot be away from my children any longer, but don’t have a job there or a place to live which is necessary to be with my children .. any advice for me?
The HIP(Homeless Initiative Program) might be a good option for you. Contact them and they will surely be able to provide lots of information on how to apply and how to get started.
I am a 19 year old college student single mother struggling to find a job. I got laid off during maternity leave and have not had a job since and my daughter will be two very soon. I have tryed all kinds of programs and it seems as though I am swirling in a black hole. If any one knows any successful programs or anything else that would help me I would really appriecate it.
What exactly are you looking for help in. There are housing grants and school grants available to you that you can make use of.
I have a sister that lives in Va. She needs home assistance. She needs to escape from her husband that regularly hurts her physically and emotionally. She’s called the cops several times and they seen the marks he’s left on her and they took him to jail and he got right back out on bond. He’s right back with her because she didn’t have no way of paying for her bills or no one to watch her kids. She don’t trust daycare to watch her kids and she has 3 kids. I live in NC and I would definitely watch her kids for her so she can get a job. She’s going to school online also so that she can get a good job and leave her husband, but things has gotten worse lately and she needs to get away now! Is there any way she can get free housing assistance here in NC?
need a agency where i can get help with pampers n clothes for infant
Try the TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) and they may be able to supply you with some kind of an aid.
Hi, my name is dee and I have a 6months old girl that I need help with. I move from NYC to here because my boyfriend family lives here and they told me they can help. Once arrived it becomes another whole story and right now, I am just looking into programs that can help me with child care and car. I do have my driver license but my boyfriend aunt won’t let me drive her car because she think I am not experience enough and troubles i am trying to stay away from. I am employed and want to go back to school to finish my degree but I need help with rent and childcare in raleigh before I move out from their house…..does anyone knows where to find help at?
You should really try to find grants for single mothers that can help you out in your situation. http://www.waystowork.org/ –> This website also may be of assistance to you.
Hi Dee,
I was once in your situation. My ex husband and I had my daughter up in NY and moved here to NC, thinking his family would be suppotive, but they kicked me out and kept my child. I now have a better husband and a large home. I do not live in Raliegh though. My daughter is now in college (and so am I). She is planning to move to Raliegh this May to further her education. So her room will be available if you need it. It has a walk in closet and your own bathroom. I live in Stanly county, an hour from charlotte in case you decide to move from Raleigh. You can attend the community college here like I am. I am not sure if this is right for you since living with others can create problems if there is no agreement on the terms. Let me know.