As a young mother, it is difficult to explain why I have done the things I have done, especially making the same mistake twice. Unfortunately, I don't regret my children and oddly enough I don't regret having them with the person I had them with. Everything happens for a reason, and my children gave me back a part of me that I missed after the death of my brother in 2000. I know that this information may be irrelevant to some, but I know there are those who can understand where I am coming from when I say that I am hurt at the decisions I have made, but I have learned from them and have pledged to make life better for my children and myself.
So how is it that we do this, some may say? Well there are many resources out there that young moms and dads alike can utilize to futher themselves, including educational wise. I am here to tell yo about many of the available resources for parents, single or not and how to go about obtaining them.
First off, NEVER PAY ANYONE FOR ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION LEADING TO ASSISTANCE!!!!
Now on to what is out there for us...
Utilizing the internet is very useful, but you have to know what to type in to get the best results. Sometimes putting in a phrase such as : "resources for single parents" will often come up with sites that will not be useful, especially those that want your money.
So, what we do is type in related info so that we get more broader site informantion such as: "financial reosurces". That way we get more then what is or may be available just because we are parents. Once on the site you choose to visit then you search according to specifics....
One site that has seemed to be beneficial is GovBenefits.gov.
On this site you will fill out a survey (answer all questions HONESTLY AND IN FULL) and receive a list of benefits that may apply to YOUR situation.
From that site, I received ample information regarding things that I expressed need for while filling out the survey....
Programs that may be of use to some:
Child Care Access
Program Description
The Child Care Access program supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver who is a current or prospective student accepted or enrolled in an accredited degree program, college or university. You must also be responsible for a child(ren) under the age of 19 years, and you must characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income .
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
Program Contact Information
Headquarters Office:
Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Programs
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202-5131
202-502-7525
Web Site Address:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/campisp/index.html
Childcare Resource and Referral
Program Description
Local Child Care Resource and Referral Organizations help parents locate and choose quality child care by providing referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing requirements, availability of child care subsidies, and other information.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for children under the age of 19 years or responsible for a child(ren) with a disability.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
Program Contact Information
To find a Local Child Care Resource and Referral organization visit:
http://childcareaware.org/en/findcare.html
Or call toll free:
800-424-2246
Child Care and Developmental Fund
Program Description
The Child Care and Development Fund provides assistance to low-income families who need child care due to work, work-related training and/or attending school.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for children under the age of 13 years of age, or under 19 if incapable of self-care or under court supervision who needs assistance paying for childcare; and must also characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income. In order to qualify you must also be either employed or in some States enrolled in a training or education program.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
Program Contact Information
Use this locator tool to obtain contact information for State and Territorial Child Care Subsidy Agencies:
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/statedata/index.html
Use this locator tool to obtain contact information for Tribal Child Care Subsidy Agencies:
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/tribal/grantees.html
To find out whether you are eligible to receive child care financial assistance, contact your State, Territorial, or Tribal Child Care and Development Fund subsidy agency.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Program Description
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, other new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, children under six years of age, and elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods and providing basic nutrition education. The CSFP provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, applicants must be of low-income and one of the following: an infant under one year of age, a child under six years of age, a pregnant woman, a breastfeeding woman up to one year after giving birth, a new mother up to one year postpartum, or an elderly person 60 years of age or older. Individual States may also require applicants to meet certain nutritional risk eligibility criteria.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/
Program Contact Information
Web Site Address:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/csfp
Community Food and Nutrition Program
Program Description
The goals of the Community Food and Nutrition Program are:
1) To coordinate private and public food assistance resources to better serve the food and nutrition needs of low-income populations
2) To assist low-income communities to identify potential sponsors of child nutrition programs in under-served or unserved areas
3) To develop innovative approaches at the State and Local level to meet the nutrition needs of low-income individuals, including displaced workers, elderly people, children, and the working poor and other low-income individuals
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income .
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
Program Contact Information
For more information please visit:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs
Emergency Food Assistance Program (Food Commodities)
Program Description
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income needy individuals and families, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/
Program Contact Information
Headquarters Office:
Food Distribution Division, FNS
USDA
Room 502, Park Office Center
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
Regional or Local Office: See Food and Nutrition Service Regional Office contacts listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Contact: Les Johnson, Director
Telephone:
703-305-2680
Web Site Address:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap
Illinois Summer Food Service
Program Description
The Illinois Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was instituted to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Illinois, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $17,224 if one person lives in the household; $23,107 if two people live in the household; $28,990 if three people live in the household; $34,873 if four people live in the household; $40,756 if five people live in the household; $46,639 if six people live in the household; $52,522 if seven people live in the household; $58,405 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,883 for each additional person in the home.
Managing Agency
Illinois
http://www.state.il.us
Program Contact Information
Please visit the Illinois SFSP web site for more program information:
http://www.isbe.net/nutrition/htmls/summer.htm
Phone calls can be placed to the Nutrition Programs and Support Services office toll-free to ask about SFSP:
866-262-6663
You may also contact your local school district to learn more about Illinois SFSP.
Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program
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Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program
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Program Description
The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help low income residents save fuel and money, while increasing the comfort of their homes. Its mission is to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Illinois, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $13,965 if one person lives in the household; $18,735 if two people live in the household; $23,505 if three people live in the household; $28,275 if four people live in the household; $33,045 if five people live in the household; $37,815 if six people live in the household; $42,585 if seven people live in the household; and $47,355 if more than seven people live in the household.
Managing Agency
Illinois
http://www.state.il.us
Program Contact Information
For more information about this Weatherization program, please go to:
http://www.weatherizationillinois.com/
You may contact the agency provider in your area, to apply for Weatherization services. For the list of agency providers, please go to:
http://www.weatherizationillinois.com/community.html
Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals
Program Description
The purpose of the Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals (JOLI) program is to test and evaluate ways of creating employment and business opportunities for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance. The program also aids other low-income individuals through self-employment, micro-enterprise, new business ventures, expansion of existing businesses through technical and financial assistance and non-traditional employment initiatives that lead to their economic self-sufficiency.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you, your spouse, parents or children must receive or be eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or your household's annual income before taxes must be less than $10,400 if one person lives in the household; less than $14,000 if two people live in the household; less than $17,600 if three people live in the household; less than $21,200 if four people live in the household; less than $24,800 if five people live in the household; less than $28,400 if six people live in the household; less than $32,000 if seven people live in the household; less than $35,600 if eight people live in the household; less than $39,200 if nine people live in the household; less than $42,800 if 10 people live in the household; less than $46,400 if 11 people live in the household; less than $50,000 if 12 people live in the household; or less than $53,600if 13 people live in the household.
Please note that these numbers are for contiguous U.S. states only; see for income guidelines for Alaska and Hawaii.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
Program Contact Information
For more information please visit:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/joli/index.html
Or contact us at:
Division of Community
Discretionary Programs, OCS, ACF, DHHS
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
Program Description
The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is a paid student program, which offers you valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study. It provides formal periods of work and study while you are attending school. It requires a commitment by you, your school, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. You may be eligible for permanent employment after successfully completing your education and meeting work requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify, you must be:
A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.);
At least the minimum age required by Federal, State or local laws and standards governing the employment of minors;
Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school;
A U.S. Citizen; and
Able to produce a letter of verification from their educational institution showing proof of enrollment in school for the upcoming semester/quarter at the beginning of each semester/quarter.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.doc.gov/
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit:
http://ohrm.os.doc.gov/Career/PROD01_001021.html
For a list of contacts for student employment at DOC, please visit:
http://ohrm.os.doc.gov/Career/DEV01_000329.html
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
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Program Description
Student employment provides an opportunity to earn money and continue your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the federal government, and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience. Job opportunities under this program offer you temporary employment with the Department of Commerce. Employment can range from summer jobs to positions that last as long as you are a student. These employment opportunities need not be related to your academic field of study.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify, you must be:
A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.);
At least the minimum age required by Federal, State or local laws and standards governing the employment of minors;
Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school;
A U.S. Citizen; and
Able to produce a letter of verification from their educational institution showing proof of enrollment in school for the upcoming semester/quarter at the beginning of each semester/quarter.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.doc.gov/
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit:
http://ohrm.os.doc.gov/Career/PROD01_001021.html
For a list of contacts for student employment at DOC, please visit:
http://ohrm.os.doc.gov/Career/DEV01_000329.html
There is much more online and in print...
Please email me or leave a comment if you need help finding anything else....
Otherwise stay tuned for more programs and benefits....
If you have any suggestions on specific resources that you would like for me research or show you how to research...
My goal is to help those who want to help themselves. We should never fall into the trenches of poverty when we don't have too. We should always go for our goals because although we may feel that all hope is gone.... it isn't and there are many resources out there waiting to help all of us accomplish these goals.....
Mysti
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Crunch Time
Posted by MYSTI at 9:21 AM
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