free grant information for single mothers

If anyone knows of any free grants to go to school please let me know. I am a single mother and im trying to further my education. In Event Management

If anyone knows of a program that helps with dentures? Im single mom, recovering addict, doing the best I can..

 in response to aloneandbroken...   Oh its America..you can telephone a single parents line.

 in response to aloneandbroken...   It would help if i knew what country you're in. x

My exhusband left me and my four girls in the year 2000 not long after i had my baby. I have been working for the government for 15 years now. He had never worked i was the only one supporting my family. I found out when he left us that his girlfriend was pregnant. I moved here to Las Vegas with my children got a job transfer. The year 2007, he came to Las Vegas and took my girls and we had a verbal agreement that he will return them to Las Vegas but never did. A month later he went and applied for welfare in California and married his lover and now the state of California put me on child support. My second oldest daughter came back to live with me and i can hardly support her because of my child support. They are taking 80% of my wages every paycheck. I am struggling and trying to get help.

 in response to Athena...   hello I'm writing to you about ny sister she is going through ruf time she was wrking for past years and suporting her and her doughter and the looser of a husband he got a job good paying job and now she had to leave her job because was hard for her to pick up her doughter from pree kindergarden and now that she left he is not suporting her he is mentally abusive and phizicall (he was abusive for all 5 yaears but she stayded for the sake of her doughter )but now she have to leave but she doesint have money to do so and i my self live from paychek to paychek so i really can't help her finacially please let me know if there are any options for her i know she will find a job she just need a help wit the apartament and food stomps in the begining she was working allways and she is a hard and smart worker just now she is in that deep dark cloud and she doesn't knoe what to do please help

 in response to Athena...   She obvious is capable of obtaining her own shelter... so no thas not the answer to her question Ohio native...

In the area where I live, there are shelters for women that offer a very safe environment for single mothers & children. They will give you about 90 days to stay there. Maybe there is a place like this in your area. Mental abuse is definately a form of abuse, as well as emotional, physical, sexual, and even financial abuse. I have 2 children and I know that this would be difficult but it's really just taking that first step and getting free that's the hard part. After you do, you feel lighter and begin to slowly gain back the you that has gradually been taken away since you met this person. You can do this. Search for resources. We have this *211 number that wecan call in my area and it is a hotline for local resources of almost any kind.

I am a single mother to 3 children and i'm unemployed but going to college fulltime. I am in need of assistance for help with bills. I currently get food stamps and TANF but it is only $130 a month. I go to school an hour away and have a hard time trying to get gas. If someone could please help me find the resources to help me out with this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much!!

I want to relocate from my husband and be on my own. After years of mental abuse and low self esteem I am ready to make a clean break. I have called so many places to get help but come up short everytime. I can't go on like this. what programs are out there for a mother of 3 who wants to move but can't?

i am a20yr old expecting my first child i am looking for free grant information i am currently living with family with no income or transportation i do not get any help from the dad an im moving to illinois if anyone has any information please contact me at welsbels@hotmail.com

I completely understand. I feel as though we shouldn't be charged to get the free information and take it out of the grant money if they planned on giving it to us.

I am a 27 year old single mother of a 3 year girl and 7 1/2 months pregnant with a little boy. I am a real estate agent and have had no luck in the business for the past 3 years leaving me with odd jobs, now that i am so close to having my baby i am currently unemployed until the baby arrives. My mom has been kind enough to allow us to live with her, however we are in dire need of our own place. I do have a mortgaged house that is in my name, my ex fiance was living in and trying to remodel but he has abandoned the house and is no longer paying the mortgage. he also left the house unlivable with so many unfinished projects. I would use any money i could get for grants to finish the house and pay the mortgage down so as i would have a home for my kids to grow up. I really do not want to lose the home but at this point it is beyond my control with out help. Please consider my situation

I am a single mother too, but I have only one child he is a teenager. I recently was laid off my job and Im out looking for anything just to pay my bills for now. But I too am looking for help on the grants for single moms to assist us in buying our firts home. there are far to many of us for them not want to help us, anyone w info that would help please conatct me. my email is vamptramp@rocketmail.com thank you ladies..

i just found a home for 35k and i have 4000 to go towards it . i have experience to rebuild homes . i feel so not in control because i wont this home its a chance to finally own my first home and i have no were to turn for help and try to find people to help me this sucks.i have two girls and a grand son that r my worls this makes me so angrey i struggled all my life helping others now that i have a chance to be free and independent and i cant even get there some one please help me i really have a chance to help my family

i know exactly how u feel.. i am a single mother of 4 but i currently only have 2 of my children due to my situation.. My 2 youngest arent even currently with me because of family i am homeless.. i have also recently lost my job and have no vehicle. I am searching for some kind of help. Any thing that can get my children all together again and help us into a home. i left a domestic violence relationship a few years ago and u have my sympathy. if i find any thing i will make sure to let you know.

 in response to Ms. Johnson....   Have fun reading!!!

 in response to Starshine...   YOURWELCOME STARSHINE!!!

 in response to Ms. Johnson....   THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN!!!

 in response to Starshine...   YOU TAKE CARE TO. AND I WILL CHECK THAT OUT

 in response to Ms. Johnson....   

YOU ARE WELCOME -Do look at my blog for work information and more that I feel should be helpful to you. Call 211 and ask about temporary assistance and make sure you are on low income with all your utilities and phone.. There is a lot in my blog but it takes some reading to go through it. join your local free cylcle.org and other craigslist.org free section to find thing..

Take care ok?? Starshine

 in response to Starshine...   THANKS FOR THAT. AND IM IN BATON ROUGE LA

 in response to Starshine...   THANKS FOR THAT. AND IM IN BATON ROUGE LA

 in response to Ms. Johnson....   

Hi

What is the city and state you are in?? You can check out my blog for information...alot of things are covered and sorry things are so hard

http://starshine1.aidpage.com/

Take care

Starshine

 

im a single mother of 4 and im in need of assistance it is very hard for me i d6nt have any family and i3 anyone has any inf6 that can help me plea7e let me know

im a mother of six children im currently living in a shelter! i have seven grandchildren im a single mother...trying to get ahead in life.things seem to always fall apart my dream is to own a home with a big back yard where i watch my grankids grow up im currently working 11pm to 7am its killing me but i have to do it.. im in need of a vehicle..please help. thanks for taking the time to read my plee GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.. AND I KNOW A BREAK THRU WILL COME

Our 16 yr. old daughter is finishing her jr and sr. yr of high school here in tn. living with us.We dont have legal custody of her, and her parents will not be of any assistance to her when it comes to college. Can she still get scholarships,etc without our income or signature being involved.

GOODMORNING TO U I AM JASMINE JACKSON 2 LITTLE BOYS 2YRS AN 6MTHS THE OLDEST JAYMIN THE YOUNGEST 6MTHS JAVONE AN WE ARE LIVING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE WITH MY KIDS I AM RECIEVING TCA WITCH IS SOCIAL SERVICE AN THATS A MONTHLY CHECK OF 574 AND ITS NOT NOUGH TO SUPPORT ALL 3 OF US I AM SCREAMING FOR U TO REALLY HELP ME OUT LAST NIGHT WE SLEEP DOWN BY CITY HALL IN A BOX AN WAS VERY COLD BUT I HELD THEM TIGHTLY TO KEEP THEM WARM I CANT LIVE LIKE THIS WITH 2 LITTLE ONE'S IF U CAN HELP ME OUT SEND ME A EMAIL RIGHT BACK ON jacksonjasmine2074@yahoo.com an let me know if u can help me an my kids out within 24 hrs thank u an god bless u so much

 in response to chelsiebelsy...   

COULD YOU ELABORATE MORE ON THE EPOS PROGRAM.

Where did you find the applications

I am disabled father can my daughter  get a pell grant . ive seen alot of sits for single mothers

HI.MY NAME AGNE I HAVE 5MONTH BABY,AND HAW I HAVE GET MONEY,I GET 138,00 

 in response to monkeygirl...   

monkeygirl i visited the site to find out what i have to do to get a grant to put a house or trailer on my parents land. really wasn't sure where to look. would you please let me know if there is something on the site that would benefit me and my 4 children. thank you.

im a single mom of two and need help getting my daughter to the doctors she has handcaps and i dont have a car i get 383.00 a month and 150.00 a month child support i just cant seem to get on my feet please if anyone has a car they want to donate please keep me in mind 856-765-5238 debbi thanks so much

Why don't you google income based apartments. It has a spot for your zip code and it will show you homes and apartments that are in that area.

WELL, IM A 32YR OLD SINGLE MOM LOOKING FOR A BREAK. IVE BEEN TAKING CARE OF MY 3 BOYS BY MYSELF FOR THE PAST 9YRS.WITHOUT CHILD SUPPORT AND A LIL HELP FROM FAMILY, AND DRIVING BIG TRUCKS RISKING MY LIFE ON THE ROAD. WHEN RITA HIT I LOST THE HOUSE THE I WAS SUPPOSE TO MOVE INTO,COULDNT GET ANY HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA. SO I FIGURED ILL TRY TO DO IT ALL ON MY OWN. AT THE SAME TIME I PURCHASE A GRANT BOOK FOR HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, JUST TO FIND OUT IT WAS USEFULL IT WAS NO HELP,AND I COULDNT DO IT ALL ON MY OWN.

HAD TO QUIT MY JOB DUE TO RITA AND MY DAD HAVING A STROKE TO FIND SOMETHING AT HOME. DOING TEMP JOBS AND STARTING AN INDEPENDENT DELIVERY SERVICE AROUND HIGH GAS PRICES TIME WAS HARD AND DIDNT LAST LONG. AND NOW EVERYDAY ITS GETTING HARDER. IM STILL LOOKING FOR ALL GRANTS THAT CAN HELP MY SITUATION. IN SCHOOL,PERSONAL FINANCES,AND MY CARRER.

IM LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE WHERE I CAN STAY HOME AND TAKE CARE OF MY KIDS WHILE IM TAKING MY ONLINE COLLEGE COURSES AND POSIBLY DO A LEGIT ONLINE JOB.

WHERE CAN I FIND A GRANT THATS NOT COSTLY AND A BIG HASSLE?/

I'm a 21 yr-old single mom in the military stationed overseas since 2007. I'm about to re enter civillian life in the next couple months with my one year old son. Ill be living in Bend. I will also be caring for my 70 yr-old mother. If anyone can offer help or guidance I would greatly appreciate it!

 

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I am a single mother of 2 beautiful children...a 2yr old girl and a 13 year old boy..my daughter's father was phisically abusive and I finally called the cops on him last year in october, he has been in jail ever since but he will be released Sept. 2nd..I lost everything because of his controlling ways and jelousy, and abuse..I lost my job because I was always showing up crying..i was a personal trainer and I was really good at it..then I, was evicted from my apartment because I couldnt afford the rent anymore.  My kids and I went to live with my grandparents and now we are staying in a family shelter...I a cant get into an apartment because of my bad credit and eviction..I found another job and work full time but I cant find a place to live!! I love my kids and dont want them to pay for my bad decisions...I wish there were more options for single mothers to get a house for our kids....its sooooo difficult to find any help!! If ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET INTO A HOUSE OR APARTMENT WITH BAD CREDIT AND AN EVICTION PLEASE LET ME KNOW..I would relocate for a nice home for my kids!!!   i wish everyone the best of luck...and God Bless

If you want the real low down on grants call the national grant conference company. 1-800-648-9195 this number will get you to them. I don't know if they can help you if you don't go to one of their confernces but I know I signed up in 2003 it cost me $1000 I have yet to find a grant that I can have access to. I am a single mother who also  had to relocate. Only my own resources have gotten me a home. It is hard. There may be something out there if you are of a minority then there may be more available for you. My membership is on vacation at this time but I can ractivate it at anytime and shut it off again just like that because I have never benefited from the program. They will always give you assistance in looking for grants until you actually qualify for one. They might give you some good info if nothing else.

Most states have energy conservation programs if you get a house. to help with food go to the church. Sometimes churches can help you locate a home if you ask and if you become involved. Catholic charities have provided housing, schooling, food, clothing and even a car so you can get to work if you are a member. I haven't taken advantaGE OF THAT BUT i KNEW SEVERAL women who did and they had it made! They even got college tuition and daycare paid for.  Good luck in your venture I trully hope your lives will be better.

I am in a similar predicament, however slightly more fortunate. I am a single 25yr old mom of a 6yr old. My income is fairly low. I have no credit, only some college education(i quit college to take care of my dying grandmother) and a jerk of an ex who cant keep a job so i receive no child support. I am living with my step-grandfather who has been out of work for 6 months and a great-aunt with diabetes who has never worked a day in her life. She provides the afterschool care for my daughter.

The one thing I do have is a plot of land that my father left me after he recently died, near east texas. It is NOT worth much, less than half my yearly income. I'd like to build on this lot though so i can finally have my own home. Does ANYONE have any information for free grants etc that could help me build something small on this land???? Someone has to know of something,

I'd rather not go through government housing, I am not a pity story. I am simply asking for help building a house and I'll take it from there. A small grant of $10-$20, ooo should suffice to build a decent two-bedroom in tx. I'm not even sure it'd be that much.

Anyways, ANY and ALL information would be greatly appreciated!!!!

i am a single mother of a 15 month child and have another baby due in august and I am staying with family for a little while, but I am trying to get some kind of grant so I can get some help for a home for myself and my children. I have no income, no transportation and I cant stay with family forever.

I am  a single parent of three i have no family. mother died when i was 12 and father died when i was 5. i have three  baby daddy's and only one pay child support 280 a month. i want to go back to school and move and get my on place. i want to build a nice life for my kids. do anybody have any information please reply

how do i go about getting dds to pay for my rent i sm a 16 year old with my first child on the way and just cant afford it ?

 in response to Kgaburri...   

I am located in southern California

 in response to mickeyd...   

I am a recent widow trying to buy a home. Where did you go to apply for this grant? I would like more information

i totally understand what you are going thru. i have done all of that except move outta state and that only cuz the state wont let me. ive been looking everywhere and cant find any help either. if you find anything, let me know, and im always here  if you need a shoulder....

airheadhooper2@yahoo.com

tanya

I am a single mother of 4 wanting to move,clean my credit and start over. I struggle everyday living on a fixed income with no help. I don't know what to do or where to start. I feel stuck in a little town of nowhere. If anyone has any info that could help me to a new begining please respond back.

i am a singel mother who needs help getting my daughter some christmas preasents and decrations so she will have the best christmas that i never had. i am on a fixed income and only get 637.00 a month any help would be a prisheate.

 in response to Holly2kids...   

thank you but I am back in California now.

Help.....I am a single mother......I am over my head in student loans and credit cards....all have came due. I screwed up using credit cards...but that was a way to survive with my two kids and no job for about 5 yrs...I tried to finish school but after 5 yrs and not getting any where with a new career I am back where I started....I studied printing when I was in high school and I am back in it ..which I enjoy, but I have a long distance to drive everyday and the pay is not enough to keep my head above water....I would like to have my own shop someday but that also takes time and money I do not have right now..... I have lost 5yrs of paychecks and a hugh debt to show for it ....how in the world does it add up to over 70,000 in the blink of an eye and absolutely nothing to show for it...I am afraid I am going to loose my house and everything I own just because I tried to keep my kids in clothes and food and trying to keep my house livable...and the cars that are falling apart running....everyone saids trade in the cars....yeah right I cant make any more payments....get another job....as it is I hardly have time with kids and I cant keep up with the up keep of my home....just worked on the porch roof and I am so sore I cant hardly move...One of my kids is about to graduate and I cant even afford the things she needs for graduation let alone try to help her get to the college she plans on going to...although I did not finish school at least my children do plan to go to college at least maybe I headed them in the right direction but I just hope I didnt sit them up to fail financially like myself....is there any help that is fast....easy and does not require me to become a member and have to make monthly payments....I am so tired of giving every dime I earn away and not even having the money to buy my kids shoes....or pictures ....or enough to fix the house or the cars.....

Im a single white 31 mother with bipolar disorder, I have a pell grant but still need about 12,ooo dollars. Im currently attending Kaplan college for a certificate in medical codiing and billing.Is there any grants or scholarships for me out there without having to buy a book or computer program.

hey girl i notice you said your now in oregon where about if you need info with like DHS office i got all that let me know... i like your name i had an ex from cali that used to call me that

holly

 

 in response to Anna Banana...   

want to go to college don't  know how to afford it try this

I am also a 21 year old college student recently returning to school check out FAFAS at www.fafsa.gov they give you complete instructions for a grant and unlike loans you dont have to pay back grants also in that application make sure you also check the box for pell grant which will pay for you living expenses the less you make the more money you get the best time to apply is between January and March the sooner in the year the more you get after you enroll in you  local community college or whatever school you choose apply for a Bog fee wavier which will waive your school fees then take out an advance on your pell grant thru your financial aide office  for books cuz they are expensive and because its an advance on you pell grant they automatically detuct the amount from the grant before you get the check so you dont have to pay it back either also check out a program called EPOS for single parents and underprivleged students they will help you out w additional money for books a councler a free tutor access to a computer where you can print in addition they will hook you up with affordable or free child care and help you find decent paying job that will work w your school schedule and much more but you have to apply within the first few weeks of schhl or a week before school starts if you can cuz position for EPOS fill up fast hope this has been helpful 

 in response to paulam...   

I am a single mother of 2 childeren.  I got approved for a loan last may and they gave me a grant of a $35,000 down payment on a home.  I do not have to pay the money back, however i do have to stay in the home for at least 10 years, otherwise i have to pay a percentage back.  The government loan is called the homestead fund.  It was great because i bought a $170,000 home and i only had t finance 135,000.  I went through mortgage america and they were great!!!! I'm not sure if the loan is still available because of the terrible economy, but it is worth looking into.  It helped get me and my kids into a nice neighborhood.  Good Luck

Hello,

 My name is Chauntae and I'm a single mom of two kids my daughter is 7 years old and my Son and he is 4 years old. Being a single mom is very hard! I have worked countless hours making little money to provide food and shealter for my family. I have got behind on my bills the money that I do make it goes for rent and food so I cant pay my bills. I pray to God everyday that my gas or lights are not off when I get home. If there anything that anybody can do to help me and my family will be very greatfull. Please help me! I have know one to turn to.

My email is rose_chauntae@yahoo.com

Thanks so much for your time. 

check out Mercy homes and Ameridream they help with the down payment but you have to be approved for a loan first.  Hope that helps

i am a mother of four.I have been researching grants also. I finally was able to go to grants.gov and registered then downloaded the application package. You will have to first download the adobe reader and the pure edge viewer if you dont already have it on your computer. Good luck!!!

 in response to ladyjessica...   

Thank you. 

Try benefits.gov and grants.gov

I am a single woman raising two grandsons.  I am looking for some type of housing grant that I do not have to pay back, or very low notes.  I have just been approved for social security.  I dont get very much a month.  I live in a mobile home, which is in poor condition.  I would like to buy a home for my grandsons to have a nice and SAFE place to lve

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Carla. I am a single mother of 9 childern and I live in the government housing Apt. my income is $559.00 mounthly from child support. I have been looking for jobs and I can't seem to get one. If I do luck up and receive a job, then I would have trouble with geeting a babysitter. I am trying to go to school for CNA and it is working out in the beginning, but I have stumbled over a payment situation. I heed help and iI need it badly. Please help me go to school. I want to be more than a single mom with nothing, but I want to be a single mom with something to fall back on, and something for my kids. They depend on me and it's my job to take care of them, To make sure that they get the education that they need, get the jobs they need, so they they can one day help raise their families. Please if you would find it in your heart to let me have this grant I promise That You won't regret it.

Have you ever though of moving to North Dakota. There you can get a house with $0 down payment, no credit check, just take over the payment of the house an average of $800.00 a month. It is an idea until you can get your feet out of the mud.

 in response to becky77...   

Hi Becky,

I am also a single mother and I struggle with the same issue.  We have enough money to buy what we need, but we do not always have enough to buy what we want.  When a trip to the movie theatre, museum, or aquarium are out of the question, we head to the library.  I have found that my local library has wonderful programs for children, especially during the summer.  They have scientific demonstrations, magicians, book clubs, knitting, and yoga.  The list really goes on and on.  Doing simple things like this gives me time to save up the money to do something big.  For a cheap treat, we like to visit Rita's WaterIce or the Philly Soft Pretzel store.  You get a lot for your money when you go there.  We have also found a local pizza shop that has jumbo slices of pizza for 99 cents!  It's within walking distance from a friend's house, so walking there with friends make the pizza taste even better.  Check out your local YMCA as well.  They offer free memberships for those who qualify.  They have great programs for kids and adults, plus a they offer a place to swim.  There's a lot out there to do, you just have to do the research.  If I find any more info, I'll let you know.  By the way, what an awesome job.  I wish I knew how to maintain my own car!

Jessica

Hi Anna,

I am also a single mother and I was able to attend my local community college using grants and scholarships.  When it came time to move on to a four-year institution, I was again able to attend using government grants and a small amount in student loans.  Now that I am in graduate school, I must get by solely on student loans, but I have been lucky enough to receive a very expensive education for a relatively small amount of money--compared to what some people must pay.

Your first step is to apply to your local community college.  They have financial adviors who will be able to help you.  In the mean time, try this website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.  It is a government website that determines your eligibility for government funding for a higher education.  They make the determination based on your yearly income and monthly expenses.  This information is then sent to the college where you have applied.  Your school will then handle the rest once you have registered for classes.  Just make sure that you list the community college you have applied to when you are filling out the FAFSA.  Good Luck!   

Jessica

 in response to babyfarmer...   

Get on a housing waiting list. Call and set up an appointment if you hae medicaid for children they will provide transportation to this appointment. There is a program called  WORK FIRST/Benefit Diversion at your DSS. It gives you a lump sum to get on your feet or a montly allowance tfor 3 months to get on your feet. Secondly, call and make an appointment to the child support office, again if you have madicaid they will provide transportation to this appointment. YMCA/YWCA always has a mothers morning out program and it gives needy women a daycare 8-1pm and 4-7pm for free if you have medicaid for the children. That will give you enough time to look and secure a job. Then if you have to go to the health dept for vacc. for your son if you have medicaid they will provide transportation for that visit. If you don't have medicaid call DSS they will mail you a packet and a return envelope. DSS/Medicaid/Public housing and the bus/public transit will help you till you get on your feet. Call DSS also for daycare vouchers or gov assistance for daycare. BEEN THERE DONE THAT SWEETY< YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

Hi KH

Here is another place you may want to try . It is a page for single moms looking for grants and scholarships.

soulight

http://scholarships-for-single-moms-and-their-kids.app-sl-1.aidpage.com/scholarships-for-single-moms-and-their-kids/#top

 in response to Anna Banana...   

Hi Anna,

Have you thought of going to a community college ? They have many services that might be of help . Some also have support groups that you could belong to so that you could network ideas to support your daughter and yourself. I know our local college has a woman's support group. Maybe your local community college would have something like this. It is worth a try to make an appointment with a career counselor to see what they may have for you.

soulight

Was hoping someone can give me some strarightup in formation on what i need to do to get a college grant being a 21 year old single mother.  i want and need to go back to school.  would love to get out of relationship i feel trapped in, and support my daughter myself.  i am only dreaming at this point! please reply!

Im doing everything I can for my two girls. I want them to have the best life just as they were in a normal family with mom and dad and a descent income.  I just purchased a car with my tax return hoping that it would service us but being a single mother and no male help or expert advice I bought a lemon.  I'm just asking if anyone knows of a place that is reasonable and wont take advantage because I am a woman, or a nonprofit organization that give cars freely.  We have been bussing it for some time and forced to walk up to two mile on a regular basis. and that is unfair for my 4 and 5 year old.  We are low income and receive Gov. help but it is not enough. I am hoping to get on my feet in the next 1-2 years.  I appreciate any support, perferably a woman expert.

hello,i m revaz basilashvili come from in Georgia/Tbilisi,i m poor man i have not parents,i need your help if you can grant me 1000 or 500$ this money i very need,if you can help me please write me:rezka_001@yahoo.com.i wait your answer.thank.thank.thank.

http://grants.digital-women.com/housing-grant.html

 

Not to sure, have skimmed through it.  Gives lots of detailed info and sites for Housing...

 

 

A lot of times all you have to do is go down to your local community college (if you want to go back to school) talk with the financial advisor about going back to school.  The financial advisor will give you a whole packet of forms to fill out, asking for your last years tax return, paycheck stubs, etc... (this should be easy if you worked last year, take your last paycheck stub and that is your yearly wages (assuming you worked only one job).  You can apply for minority scholarship, pell grants, disability grants and on and on.  There are some colleges you can work on campus to pay for your college.  You trade hours for credits.  There is also different programs at colleges.  Check to see if your local trade school have programs where they pay for your college and you work a certain time usually broken up into 2-4 years to re-pay the cost of education. 

If you are looking into homes and down payments.....

I am currently in that same boat....  I am thinking the best bet is a hud house.  Some of the locations of some of these houses are not in that bad of an area.  If you are even given the slighest oppertunity to own a house, live in it a few to five years and then move.  All you are really needing to show is that you are consistantly paying on time every time.  Yes there will be trouble times, but be up front and honest with your mortgage people.  THey are willing to work with you, but you have to let them know if you run into problems.

 

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I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF THREE  I FIRST OF ALL WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR OFERRING YOUR ASSISTANCE IN DONATING CLOTHES FOR ANYONES CHILDREN AND "WE'RE" IN NEED AS WELL. SO IF YOU STILL HAVE THEM PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU FOR THE KINDNESS REGAURDLESS IF THE OUTCOME. THANKS

Unfortunately when you are looking for grant information it is going to take some work - period!

 

I am a single mother of 3 boys ages 10, 4 and 1 in Tennessee. I am living with my mother because when I was pregnant with my 3rd son my husband became addicted to hardcore drugs and I had to make him leave. He since has not straightened up his act. He does not pay child support and I cannot go through the neccessary actions to make him pay child support or get a divorce because I have no means of transportation. I need out of my mother's house.  She can no longer afford us. I cannot go to work because I cannot afford a car or childcare. I have tried to get help from the state but they offer very little and they want you to jump thru several hoops which I am unable to do due to not having transportation. I had a vehicle up untill about 8mths ago and right before the front end went out on it I was pulled over for "looking suspicious" whatever that means and it was brought to my attention that I have been driving without a liscense for 8yrs. I went to court over this and explained to the judge that I have to be able to drive because I am a single mother of 3 small children and I have to be able to get back and forth to job, childcare, doctors visits, store and ect. I begged him for a hardship liscense and he would not do it so now I run the risk if I do drive again of going to jail and having my children taken away from me. It is going to cost several hundreds of dollars to get my liscense back and then I have to carry sr22 insurance for 5yrs or it will be suspended again. I cannot afford this. I cannot afford anything. I have to depend on others for even just simple basics like soap, diapers, medicine...whatever. My youngest son is 6mths overdue on his vaccinations because I have been unable to find a way to get him to the doctor's office. We have not been able to leave the house at all. At least my mother has a yard where the kids can go out and play but that is the most we ever get to do. My life is such a mess and it went downhill so quickly. I never pictured myself like this. I had a good job, a nice car, money in my pocket. Now I can't afford christmas for my kids either. I need help or advice of any kind please. You can contact me at babyfarmer9703@hotmail.com. Thankyou

for single mom looking for a house grant try singlemom.com it helped me...

Hello there, I am a single mother with 4 children. 3 girls and one boy. I value my family. The only thing is a never have enough money to go places with them. I would love to take them to eduactional sights, amusement parks, recreational family activities, and camping. I could go on and on. I strugle everyday just hoping that someday i will become someone in a career. THis way I can spend time with my children.I work full-time at wal-mart as a Technician. I change oil and tires. I can't wait to show my kids this expierence so they to can keep thier vehicle in good shape. I want to build a career at wal-mart but feel as tough if i do I would never get to see my children, for I would have to travel or work salary.Well thats my story. Someone please help us.Thank you.

I am currently in the same posittion. If you find anything can you please let me know as well. Thank you!

One of the best places you can go for grants is http://www.hud.gov . There is a tremendous amount of information about grants there. Almost all of the grants you are eligible for are handled by your local community development offices. They are the ones that will help you find and apply for grants. This is a good place to start: http://www.workforcepartnersin oregon.org/ . Good luck, Arthur

i am a single mom of 1 little boy and am trying to move to eugene oregon and start school i am looking for housing grants to help me i have to get out of the town i am in due to a drastic situation with some people here i really feel uncomfortable explianing it

One of the things that you should know is that the government has a website. They have to make the information known about their government grant programs and they have to make that information freely accessible to the public - which means that they have both a website and you can find printed information about the government grant programs in the libraries. Besides looking at the government grant programs I highly suggest that you look into the other non-government entities that have adoption-related funding programs. As they are not part of the government grant programs they will be a little harder to find but they are out there.
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I'm a 26yr. old single mother, Foster Parent, and a college student looking for any information about Free Gov. Grants that assist in buying a home for single mothers and or Foster homes. Recently I took in a little boy but was unable to take in his little sister, my modest little two bedroom home just wasn't big enough and the two were split for almost a full year. Unfortunately this happens all the time. Which is why I'd like to find a Free Gov. Grant or a sponsor to help me buy a house big enough to take in not just one child, but their siblings too. In my years as a Foster Parent many, many times I've seen siblings split up due to home placements that just couldn't accommodate the needs of children in the states custody. Many of us Foster Parent take in as many children as allowed, but if our homes are just not big enough then the children needing placement will be split up and in most cases put into homes in other counties. This makes for a very unhappy child and it makes it harder for the Foster Parent`s to create a loving and safe environment for the child. How are we supposed to explain that being separated is for the best...when clearly it is not. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. My contact is stawberry177@hotmail.com I thank you, and may God bless you.

Most recently in my area 1000 coats were donated to area kids. Now I know that my area isn't the only area that has this kind of program. These kinds of programs do exist. But they don't have the same names and some of them are available in only certain areas. Since you have access to a computer you should check online for these organizations. Not all of them have websites which means you will also have to do some offline checking as well.
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Whenever I search the links that I find for grants they lead me to people who want you to pay for that information and a couple of them lead to the so called surveys. I have not found one link that would offer such information without a cost.

Can someone please help me out. I know im not the only person in money trouble but i need help getting my kids winter coats and clothes and gifts for christmas. I also need around $1000.00 to pay my bills that i can't pay at this time. My ex husband doesn't send his kids anything for christmas so it is really hard on me, If you can help in any way send me an email to rheaann@yahoo.com it would really help me and my kids out this year.

I am a single mom who is disabled, I have three kids. My oldest child is diabetic like me. My youngest, a 15 year old, has had to have multiple heart sugeries and procedures due to a birth defect. If I could get some help to pay off med. and household bills and go back to school,I could become a contributing member of society again. Thank You for any help.

Hi, I am a single mother of two, but I'm still a young mom. I've been searching for free grants to go to college, but it's been very difficult finding information. If someone can help me, please reply.

i'm a single mother struggling.i just filed bankruptcy.i have two children i work in construction and trying to change jobs.i would like to be able to get some grants to help pay my bills and change jobs.

Hello I am a 29 year old single mother of three. I am unemployed and living with my mother. I am trying ot find a way out of debt and out of her house. I don't know where to start or even have the time to do the research. does anybody know where the best place to go for help is. I'm not only looking for another place to live but help to start my own business so I am able to support myself after getting up on my feet with out having to deal with people who expect more than you can give.

Knucklehead, you don’t have to pay in order to find information about government grants. Current information about all available programs and grant opportunities is published right here on aidpage.com and it is absolutely free. Soon we will be adding information about many private sources as well. What you need to do is to make a research and find out if there is a program providing assistance in the area that you are interested in. Once you identify the programs (most likely they will be more than one), read carefully the documents and pay special attention to the eligibility requirements. Unfortunately, in almost all of the cases the text is rather complicated and highly bureaucratic, but reading it might be worthy. If you are eligible for a certain program, next step is to prepare a pre-application and send it to the listed address. If you need assistance with the pre-application you may find useful the wizard that is included in Federal Money Retriever. The software is not free, but you can download it and use it free for 31 days. This time is more than enough to prepare the document and to decide if it will work for you. Here are couple links where you can start:
http://us-federal-government-a id.idilogic.aidpage.com/us-fed eral-government-aid/
http://housing-21.idilogic.aid page.com/housing/