It might be frightening to find yourself unemployed, but it doesn’t have to be devastating. Every state in the USA offers an Unemployment Insurance (UI) to eligible single moms who: This weekly financial support, also known as Unemployment Benefits, aims to assist people who are temporarily unemployed because of circumstances out of their control. I…
Social Health Insurance (SHI) is an example of how the government can participate in the insurance industry. In short, it is a government-sponsored program that covers citizens against financial hardships or medical emergencies. Individual claims are dependent partially on individual contributions. So, you can use this amount as an insurance premium to create a common…
Every single mom needs to know about the unemployment benefits in their state; this can make all the difference when you are in a difficult situation. Single moms who have lost their jobs during this difficult year may be struggling to pay for their family’s expenses. Single moms are expected to look after their children…
Who can apply, and how do I even file an unemployment claim? Although being laid off from work may not be desirable, single moms and families on a fixed income may be eligible for unemployment insurance. However, only if they cannot work due to no fault of their own. On this page, we’ll go through…
Single parents and their children deserve good physical and material well-being in life. While it’s not easy, there are numerous programs available to support single mothers like us. In this guide, I’ll share information about these programs and offer guidance on how to apply, drawing from my own experiences. Medicaid As a single mother who…
Nebraska is home to a population of 1.9 million, and the poverty rate is 12.4%. About 27,000 single mothers in Nebraska live in poverty. They are struggling to survive and provide for their families. There is some relief as Nebraska has many financial grant programs to help single mothers. Nebraska Opportunity Grant The Nebraska State…
New Mexico is home to 2.1 million residents, and the state has one of the nation’s highest rates of poverty at 21%. Children are also the most affected by poverty, with a rate of 29%. Nearly 430,000 people in the country live in poverty. This makes it difficult for some families, especially single parents, to…
Nevada is a trendy state due to its beautiful scenery and Las Vegas’s buzzing activity. It is surprising to learn that despite the glamorous lifestyle of Nevada, 1 in 3 single mothers live in poverty. Nevada may not be a place you can visit if you’re a single mother struggling to make ends meet. If…
Mississippi State is home to more than 62000 single parents, low-income earners, and a 21% poverty rate. In Mississippi, single mothers are offered grants and other services to help ease the burdens of being a single parent. Mississippi has the highest poverty rate and the lowest median income of all states. Public assistance is often…
Vermont’s single mothers are no different than those in other states of the United States. Most single mothers’ primary concern is raising their children, which is why most of the help and guidance they receive goes toward them. Vermont has designed programs to help single mothers achieve self-sufficiency. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Vermont is…
A single mother is any woman who raises a child/children without a father. Single motherhood is fraught with dangers, and the government at both the state of Virginia, for example, and federal levels have worked together in different ways to provide grants to help single mothers. These grants can take the form of loans, housing…
New Hampshire has the lowest percentage of residents and children living in poverty of any state in the United States of America. There are many single mothers that can’t even provide for the basic needs of their families. Residents of the state have the requirement to earn more to cover the cost of living. New…
Over the years, single mothers have increasingly accepted their position as sole breadwinners. It is not a good thing that these mothers are forced to work multiple jobs to support their children. Most of the time, they have to work multiple jobs in order to provide for their children, which can include healthcare, education, heating…
It is true that a single mother’s life can be more stressful than if she were to share parenting duties with her husband. The state of Texas understands the difficulties faced by single mothers through its various ministries. Texas has a number of state-funded programs that help single mothers access healthcare, education, and basic necessities…
The federal government has created standard programs, and each state must provide them. These include Temporary Aid for Families (TAF), Low-Income Home Energy Program, and Food Banks and Pantries. As in other parts of the United States, Idaho has local governments that have created programs that aim to help single mothers and families. You can find…
A study by the Heartland Alliance found that millions of Illinoisans are either living in poverty or on the verge of it. Nearly one-third of Illinoisans live in poverty or have low income. Illinois’ poverty rate is higher than it was before the recession, which means Illinois has a worse recovery than the average state….
Missouri’s poverty rate is 15.5%. This means that about a half-million people, including many single mothers, live in poverty. Single mothers are constantly fighting to feed their families or keep a roof above their heads with the limited resources they have. The state of Missouri offers many programs to help these families and single mothers…
Single parenting is even more challenging and can pose greater challenges for the parent. Many single mothers in Montana are struggling to survive with little or no income. According to studies, 30% of Montana’s moms are poor. Even those who have so-called “perfect jobs” barely make ends meet without additional assistance. The state of Montana…
Michigan single mothers are eligible for numerous grants and other forms of help and assistance in the areas of education, health care, housing, nutrition, counseling, legal services, etc. Michigan is home to about 10,000,000 residents, of whom 284,000 are mothers who live alone. It is important to help these women. The Government of Michigan and…
Maryland’s economy throughout the colonial era was based solely on tobacco. They use slave labor in the tobacco fields. Indentured workers also worked there, and after they were freed, they acquired plots of land to grow tobacco for the European markets. Within 60 years it had become a leading producer of men’s apparel and the…