| Government grants for single parents are | | | | inexpensive medical care. You do not have to |
| available to many people. Some of the free | | | | qualify for Medicaid to receive this aid. A good |
| money does not come under the heading of a | | | | place to check is the Kids Now program. |
| grant. However, it is free assistance that you do | | | | Housing |
| not have to repay. Here are some types of | | | | The United States Department of Housing and |
| funding that may be available for one parent | | | | Urban Development offers many programs that |
| families. | | | | one parent families may qualify for. HUD can |
| Utility Bills | | | | provide assistance to people to purchase a home. |
| In some cases, you may get help making your | | | | They also provide assistance for families to pay |
| utility payments. There are many different | | | | rent. They have a section 8 program for |
| programs, available. They are usually available on a | | | | assistance. To qualify you must be in the low |
| state level. A good way to get help is to contact | | | | income bracket. These income levels rise with the |
| your utility company. Inform them of your | | | | amount of people that are in your household. For |
| situation. Someone there may be able to assist | | | | example, a parent with three children can have a |
| you. You will have to meet certain income levels | | | | larger income that a parent with one child. |
| to qualify. | | | | The guidelines are usually at half of the median |
| Medical insurance | | | | income for your area. If the median income is |
| Every parent of small children should be aware of | | | | $40,000, you cannot make more than $20,000 |
| help that is available. You may be struggling to | | | | annually. You should have no felonies on your |
| raise your children, by yourself. Many state | | | | record. You may be placed on a waiting list, so it |
| agencies have programs for free or very | | | | is best to apply as soon as you can. |