Assistance for Single Moms in Idaho

Single moms can receive aid and assistance in all cities and counties across the state of Idaho. Assistance programs help with free food, housing costs, rent, energy bills, mortgages, and free health care.

Food Pantries and Banks
Several food banks and distribution centers operate in Idaho and are able to provide free food and groceries as well as other forms of non-financial aid, such as clothing, to low income single moms that qualify. 208-336-9643 to contact the Idaho Food Bank.

Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)
Destined for single moms who either work or are attending school, this programs helps lower income families in Idaho pay for their child care costs. 208-455-7106

Foreclosure and Mortgage Programs
Rent help or section 8 subsidies from several HUD affiliated housing authorities may be offered to very low income single moms, the elderly, or the homeless. 800-955-2232 for more information on section 8 housing vouchers.

Rental Voucher in Idaho
Rent help or section 8 subsidies from several HUD affiliated housing authorities may be offered to very low income single moms, the elderly, or the homeless. 800-955-2232 for more information on section 8 housing vouchers.

Emergency Aid in Idaho
The Salvation Army, one of the nation’ leading non-profits, has several centers located in Idaho. Job training opportunities and case management as well as financial help for basic needs such as rent, energy bills, and food, are some of the things this organization can provide to those in need.

Social Services and Case Assistance
Low income single mothers can receive several resources from the Idaho Department of Health. Medical bills, rent, free food, energy bills, and other financial assistance are some forms of help that are being offered. 208-454-0421 to contact the Idaho Department Health & Welfare.

Idaho Clinics Provide Free Health Care
A free, low cost community or health care clinic is where state residents, regardless of income, should turn to when in need. Each center offers a wide variety of medical/dental services and there are dozens of these centers spread across the state, always willing to offer a helping hand.
A number of free or low cost services and assistance is offered by the numerous dental centers and clinics that operate in Idaho.
Treatment, prescription medications, free medical care and other support is offered to individuals in Idaho who either lack health insurance or that have limited coverage. For uninsured families government and non-profit administered medical assistance is made available.

CHIP
This assistance program provides low or free health insurance to both working and non-working families in an effort to help them pay for their medical bills. 877-456-1233

Access Card
Administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers, the Access Card is a premium medical assistance program that is meant to assist single moms with buying health insurance for qualifying children. 208-238-1171.

Access to Health Insurance (AHI)
Employees of small businesses can enroll in employer-sponsored insurance with the help of this program that will also assist their families with health care needs. Call the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid Eligibility Processing Center, toll free at (866) 326-2485 for more information on this program.

Legal Programs and Advice
Pro-bono (free) advice can be provided by the many law firms and attorneys in Idaho for dealing with a large number of legal issues and concerns. Issues such as housing, predatory loans, government programs, and family matters, are all subjects on which single moms can get free legal advice. 208-336-8980 to contact the Administration Office of Idaho Legal Aid Services.

Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
The main goal of the TAFI program is to provide employment opportunities for single mothers In addition to supporting and encouraging both personal and family responsibility. Those who require more than government financial aid alone are the primary focus of this program. 208-334-5500

Self-Sufficiency, Government Grants and Employment Assistance
Community action agencies can assist with short term needs by helping single moms apply for housing, energy bills and more. Longer term needs such as job training, employment counseling, and educational services are also being addressed. 800-458-2791 to contact the Family Self Sufficiency Program.

Energy Bill Assistance
Low income single moms can receive help with paying their energy and heating bills in Idaho through the numerous assistance programs made available by local utility companies. Contact the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho at 208-375-7382 to get more information on how to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Operation Roundup
Single mothers can get help with both paying utility bills and other basic needs through this assistance program that is offered by many utility companies. Needs such as clothing, rent, shelter, medical costs, food, education expenses and utility bills are the type of needs this program addresses.