Assistance for Single Moms in Indiana

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

Indiana's Food Stamp Program
Low income households in Indiana can have their nutritional levels increased with the help of this program that was created for that purpose alone. Call 800-403-0864 to learn more on how to apply.

Indiana Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
The state will pay for a portion of your child care costs as long as you are a single mom or a family that is currently working or enrolled in school. 800-299-1627 for more information.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
With the goal to assist Indiana families and single mothers and help them become economically self-sufficient, TANF is an assistance program that provides cash grants, aid, and various supportive services. 800-403-0864

Indiana State Law Calls for “Poor Relief”
“Poor relief” is provided to single mothers by Indiana’s 1,000+ towns, local governments and townships following the legislation that has been in effect in Indiana since 1894. Rent help, utility bill assistance, food, housing, and medical assistance are some of the many things included in this relief.

Head Start
Head Start is a Federal program that aims to enhance the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from birth to age five from low income families making sure they are school ready. Language, literacy, and social and emotional development are some area where the program can support a child’s growth. The role of parents is emphasized by the program as their child’s first and most important teacher. To find a Head Start or Early Head Start program near you, call 866-763-6481.

Indiana Foreclosure Help and Mortgage Assistance
There are different Indiana organizations and programs that can help you with paying your mortgage while at the same time providing resources such as mediation, moratoriums, and free counseling. Adding to this, there are many non-profit agencies that are HUD approved. Hoosiers facing foreclosure, whether immediate or in the distant future, may call a toll-free number, 877-GET-HOPE.

Consolidate Debts, Advice for Personal Loans, and Budgeting
There are numerous non-profits spread across the state that can help with paying bills, debts, and other loans, while at the same time credit counselors and other organizations can be called for help. To contact $0 Debt Goal Inc. call for support or an appointment at 877-376-8070.

Emergency Financial Assistance and Referrals in Indiana
With the possibility to refer individuals to government aid, provide emergency rental assistance, money for utilities, food, medications and more, call or stop by your local Salvation Army, a non-profit charity organization.

Free Health Care
Regardless of their of their income, the Indiana agency known as Community Health Centers can provide free medical and health care to Indiana residents and single mothers.
Providing assistance at no cost, or reduced rates, in addition to the community centers, many other locations focus on providing dental care in Indiana to those in need.
The low income and uninsured can receive affordable or free medical assistance. State and federal government and non-profit organizations is where residents should turn to if in need of dental and health care.

Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
Destined for uninsured Hoosier adults and single moms between the ages of 19-64, HIP is a health insurance plan that provides services that include a basic commercial health care benefit package once a patient’s annual medical costs exceed $1.100. Also, the plan participants can receive coverage for preventive services up to $500 a year at no cost this being a great plan to help with medical bills and debt. 877-438-4479

Hoosier Healthwise
Single moms, pregnant women, children, and low income parents/caretakers can receive health insurance in Indiana from the Hoosier Healthwise benefit program. Indiana families enrolled in the program can receive health care at little or no cost. A doctor needs to be chosen by the enrolled member where they can get regular checkups and health care for illnesses. As part of the Hoosier Healthwise Program, other health needs such dental care, prescriptions, vision care, family planning services, and mental health services are also available. 800-403-0864 for more information on eligibility and benefits.

Free Prescription Drug Card
All Indiana residents can receive free drug cards from the free Indiana drug card program. The card will provide substantial pharmacy discounts on prescription drugs and medicines, if used by people at the local pharmacy. There is no cost to using the card and thousands of pharmacies across the state will accept it.

Children's Special Health Care Services
Offering to help pay for bills and debts that are from the treatment related to their child’s condition, this supplemental health care program will assist Indiana single moms with children that suffer from chronic, serious medical conditions. 800-475-1355

Free Legal Aid
Non-profit law firms can help people deal with civic legal cases, while there are programs in Indiana that offer free legal assistance and representation. To contact Indiana Legal Services call 317-631-9410.

Government Grants and Employment Programs
Your community action agency represents a resource if you find yourself needing help finding a job or a new skill, or if you need short term assistance for basic needs. Transportation, food, emergency cash grants, and job training are some of the things included in the program.
WorkOne centers are the ones offering job search, career counseling and other employment resources and it’s also where you can participate with a specialist on finding a new job, gaining new skills from training and increasing your education level. To contact the Indiana Department of Workforce Development call 800-891-6499.

Indiana Manpower and Comprehensive Training (IMPACT)
In order to help recipients obtain economic self-sufficiency through training, education, job search and placement activities, this program offers a set of services to recipients of Food Stamps and TANF. The Local Office of Family and Children in your county is where you can apply. 855-673-0167 to contact the Division of Family Resources for more information on the program.

Telephone Assistance in Indiana
A discount on their monthly cell phone or land bills can be offered to low income single moms and those on public aid. A new service for income qualified households can be established with the help of government programs and Lifeline. 888-441-2494.

Energy Bill Assistance
There are several different utility and heating bill assistance programs, most of which can provide some form of financial assistance to help the low income and other qualified individuals pay their bills across the whole state of Indiana. Call 317-924-331 to contact Citizen Gas for assistance.