Last Updated on September 13, 2023 by Lori Pace
This post will help you find all the assistance programs available for single moms in Dallas.
Assistance for Single Moms in Dallas
Legal Assistance for Single Mothers
These are the programs and organizations that can help you when you need assistance with legal matters.
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP)
They provide free legal assistance to qualified low-income residents. They cover cases regarding family law, employment, public or private benefits, and more. Learn more about them by calling them at 214-243-2247. Visit this page for the list of DVAP conferences.
Dallas Bar Association
Visit this page of resources useful for those in the court system. There are lawyer referrals and assistance in managing simple civil cases without an attorney present.
Disability Rights Texas
They advocate for the rights of those with disabilities. Learn more about your rights through their website or by calling 800-252-9108.
Finding Food
There are many organizations and faith-based programs that can provide you with the food assistance you need. Contact them before visiting the food pantry or community kitchen, open hours may change from time to time. In case of immediate need of food, contact 855-719-7627.
Our Community Pantry
Our Community Pantry, a client choice food pantry, is similar to a small grocery store. The clients are the ones to decide which food they’ll be bringing home. Call 214-367-3131or to visit their website to learn more about how to receive help.
Brother Bill’s Helping Hand (BBHH)
Brother Bill’s has a Grocery Store every Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. learn more about them through their website or call 214-638-2196.
Family Care Center
The center has a food pantry monthly for individuals and single mothers and their families. Their food is distributed Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call the center for more information at 214-670-7185.
Financial Counseling for Single Mothers
Speak with a credit counselor if it’s tiring trying to avoid creditors. These are the organizations that can help you with your finances.
Transformance
Transformance is a free credit counseling agency for qualified individuals that need help with debt management, housing, credit repair, and student loans. Call 214-638-2227 for more information.
Free or Low Cost Healthcare for Single Mothers
These are public and private organizations that offer free or low-cost healthcare to low-income individuals and single mothers and their families.
Healing Hands Ministries
The Healing Hands Ministries provides dental hygiene, primary care, pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and assistance with prescription programs to uninsured children and adults. Appointment must be made after potential qualifiers are enrolled, and the Healing Hands Ministries is available to take you to them. Visit their website to learn more and contact 241-221-0855 to make an appointment.
Bluitt-Flowers Health Center
The Bluitt-Flowers Health Center allows walk-in clients and owns an urgent care department. They offer services like preventive illness check-ups, chronic disease management, psychology, dental, HIV, geriatric care, and pharmacy. Call 214-266-4200 for more information and to make an appointment. Visit their website to learn more about Bluitt-Flowers health center.
Eviction Prevention Assistance for Single Parents
Organizations and faith-based charities offer qualified low-income families and individuals help with keeping their homes.
North Dallas Shared Ministries
The North Dallas Shared Ministries assist with the prevention of eviction to qualified families and individuals. Learn more about their program through their website.
Utility Assistance for single moms
These are the agencies willing to help with your utility bills when money is short and a disconnection notice appears.
Catholic Charities, Elderly, and Family Assistance Services
Catholic Charities aims to help single mothers and their families stay together by helping them pay past due utility bills. Contact them at 214-826-8300 for assistance.
Salvation Army DFW Metroplex-Pleasant Grove The Salvation Army offers utility assistance to eligible families and individuals. Contact them at 214-398-6619 or visit their website to find out how they’ll be able to help you.
