Utah State Assistance For Single Mothers
Help for Single Moms in Utah
Whether you are struggling to put food on the table or simply need a ride to work, life as a single mom is always challenging. While you work hard to raise your kids, check into the help that is available for you through the state of Utah.
Childcare – Childcare can eat up a huge chunk of your paycheck when you are a single mom. The Department of Workforce Services offers a child care subsidy through the Office of Child Care. Through this program, moms who need to work or go to school can get help paying for their child care needs through state-licensed providers.
Healthcare – For single moms who do not have insurance, a health problem could ruin their financial stability. Utah offers Medicaid (http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/) to families who meet certain income requirements and do not have other health care coverage. For moms who do not qualify for Medicaid but want coverage for their children, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) may be helpful.
Food and Supplies – The state of Utah offers several cash assistance programs to its neediest families (http://www.utahcap.org/programs/). None of these is a permanent solution to a cash crisis, but they do provide temporary relief as a single mom and her family figure out what the next step is. In addition, moms who cannot afford even the most basic things, like healthy food, may benefit from the Utah Food Stamps Program and Woman, Infants and Children (WIC).
Transportation – If public transportation is available in your area, consider it as an alternative to owning and maintaining a car. Many single moms can work out car-pooling agreements with neighbors or coworkers, offering something, like gas money, in return for transportation.
Rent Assistance - With the rent assistance programs available in Utah, single moms do not have worry about how they will keep their children warm and safe. Section 8 is the most common rent assistance program, offering lower income families an affordable way to keep their homes.
College Grants – Heading back to school can make the difference in your family’s future. If you can find a program offering online courses or night classes, this is a great possibility. Start the search for college aid by filing the FAFSA, which will show you any federal aid you qualify for. Then, check with the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority, which outlines several grant, scholarship, and loan options for Utah students.
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I am writing for any possible help for me and my 3 small children. I left an very abusive marriage 8yrs ago . My ex husband scammed the system over every asppect of his life and unfortunatley it is something me and my children deal with. He has had nothing to do with his children since the day I left. My kids were giving a very small amount of SSI and know I just found out that he was working and fraudly making a claim he was still unable to work and instead of punishing him and making him responsible for his actions they are trying to make me pay if back and they will now stop the little mo amount I was getting to help with the care of my children. I am a educated person and I had to quite college before I recieved my nursing degree simply could not afford it. And now I am not able to work I am a ruputured disk in L5 and a bulging disk L4 so I would be very grateful for any information you may have on some programs that may be able to assist me. Sincerly Lacy
Hi, I am wondering if there are any programs that provide childcare for single mother’s going to school. I am not eligible for financial aid because my daughter’s father does not pay child support so I cannot apply for child care through them.
I did receive child care when I was working so it doesn’t make sense to me why I cannot receive it when i am fully enrolled in school 45 hours a week.
You can always take a look at our assistance page, which provides some local help for single moms, such as child care.
is this just for single moms. or single teen moms.?
Yes, this site is here to help single teen moms also.
I am a struggling single mom of 3 young autistic children. I have no help no family, I’m at my wits end I feel very hopeless & on the verge of loosing it. I get no sleep, food is scarce & negative in bank account. I truly need a break before something bad happens & emergency child care services won’t take my children. Please if anyone knows of any kind of assistance please tell me!
You should try to take a look at child support and see if there is any way that they can help out with your children.
Hi I am trying to get out of my marriage and I have three small kids. I have been a stay at home mom and just started going back to school but I just can’t stay here no longer it is not good for me or my children.So my question is where do I start? I have no job no money no where to live so I am just trying to find out what kind of help that I can get and if there is an office that I can go to so they could also help me out.
Thanks
Brandi
My sons dad was shot in the neck and has been in the hospital for the past 3 months. He’s now paralized. Is there any program out there that can help me besides dws/ financial aid. I also want to go to college and they don’t offer child care. I recently got approved for housing sec 8 so now i have anxiety on how I’m going to provide for my son. Furniture,food,ect. Till i find a steady job.
You can look more into receiving state assistance . As for college you can always receive College Grants for Single Mothers. Also, you can contact TANF who provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Good luck!
Hi–
I feel so lost so I came here in hopes for a little help. My husband and I are both going to college and just found out we are expecting a baby. I’m still on my parents insurance but they do not provide maternity so I’m not covered in my pregnancy. My husbands job aso does not provide benefits and I am unemployed. What do we do?? My husband only makes about 22,000 a year to support both of us. Would we qualify for Medicaid even though we’re going to college?? I’m so stressed!
Surely there is a way in which you can receive maternity assistance. Medicaid is an option, but I am not sure about eligibility requirements. You should contact them and see what happens and take it from there.