Comments on: Texas State Assistance For Single Mothers

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:57:43 +0000

I agree, I worked really hard to become a teacher and now owe so much in loans I cant afford to pay back..my monthly college loan payments are more than my car payment or my rent payment. I dont qualify for any government asistance because I make too much??? but I dont make enough to be able to afford my kids dental bills much less my own..but my students all have free dental care, chips, cell phones, and food stamps. If I hadnt gone to college and got a degree my daughter and I might have been better off….

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:21:00 +0000

Katy: Let’s get honest here. How many CPS caseworkers have you dealt with? My Mother-in-law had to take in her grandchildren (not my kids) and when she did, the CPS caseworkers (yes they went through several) did not help her with financial aid. It’s been a while, but I can remember her constantly requesting help and none was given. As far as adopting to low income people, what is low income to you because this person may not meet the state standards of low income but in order to live in a decent home, send her kids to a good school and know that her children are in a safe area of town she becomes low income. Unfortunately the state only considers your GROSS income. They do not consider your net or how much you have to pay in order to provide a good environment for your children. The state does not help individuals like this. They help people who are unwilling to work, do not worry about where they live or what schools their kids go to. I make a good living and worn hard, but because I refuse to live in a high crime area within HISD school system my income is severely diminished. I have one child in full time daycare-prek and one in before/after school care. I pay almost as much monthly as I pay for my house (that’s with a daycare that accepts NCI- cheapest rates, and living in one of the oldest neighborhoods in my area). How is a single mom supposed to afford two house payments and put food on the table? I used to make $37k a year and can’t. I struggled daily because I REFUSE to raise my children in a low income area of town with poor education. $37k and only 3 people to claim =0 help. So it’s easy to say they don’t let low income people adopt, but you’re not thinking about people who are refusing to accept substandard conditions just do they can have extra money to play with. They become low income. I’m not saying to live above your means. I’m saying refusing to live in horrible conditions because you don’t qualify for assistance and want extra money. I live right at my means, but that doesn’t mean I don’t struggle. Where’s the help for people like this? No where because we actually work hard to try and provide everything for our kids on our own.

By: Katy

Katy — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:50:11 +0000

Honestly, I know several people who adopt children and the state pays for all of their medical and I also know for a fact that they are not going to let a low income individual adopt a child. There are requirements and if you don’t meet those requirements then they don’t let you adopt. Now if the child has been placed with you temporarily, then you should contact the CPS case worker about your needs for the child, as they are there to help you.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:41:44 +0000

You can always look more into receiving more state assistance, other the that you can receive Housing Grants for Single Mothers. Hope this helps.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:46:50 +0000

My 17 year old daughter just gave birth to twin girls and is still living in our home. She is trying to apply for aide so she can get on her feet and get her own apartment, however the state is telling her since she lives with us they are telling her they will not help as we make to much money. We are in the same boat as most everyone else by the time we pay our Mortage and bills we have very little money left. Surely not enough for twin premies that are still in the nicu. If anyone has any ideas on where she can go to get on her feet it would be greaty appricated.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:23:53 +0000

Sarah,
You can receive Housing Grants for Single Mothers and you can also contact HIP which is Housing Initiative Program who can help provide you a home.
Look into it.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:11:57 +0000

Hello,
I am sorry about your situation, here are a few things you can do:
For starters you can contact TANF who help provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
You can also receive Grants for Single Mothers.
Hope this is of some help.

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:38:04 +0000

Hello, You can contact HIP which is the housing initiative program that can help you find a home or you can receive Housing Grants for Single Mothers.

By: dania

dania — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:46:59 +0000

im 24 and a single mom of 2 boys i been a victim of domestic violence so now living with my parent told me i didnt need to pay rent but now iam having a lot of problems with them specially my older sister so i really need help finding a job so i can move out or a shelter is not easy for me to find one cause im not a citizen i came when i was 10 from mexico and i dont know what to do i really need help but im scared that im not gonna get any because of my status please dont be mean and if anyone know where i can get help i would really appreciate it. My boys are almost 7 and 3 i want to give them a good life but where im living now its getting so stressing that im always in the bad mood just thinking about what to do and i know i can make it i just need help to do it.

By: Meekie

Meekie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:34 +0000

I am a single mom of a 2 year old boy. I am newly employed after having been laid off for 2 years thanks to the economy. The father was recently sentenced to 35 yrs in prison and of course before his departure I received no help.I have applied with every state agency that I could possibly find help with and have been denied for making too much money. There are times where I find myself just in tears because of the overwhelming financial strain I am under. As you can imagine, having been laid off for 2yrs, it has been an extreme game of “catch-up” along with trying to make ends meet for the bare essentials. I too feel that the system is designed to keep you supressed in a mode of not working to get help. What about those who want to work, but still need the help? Why should I be denied temporary help because of my gross income that I will never see?