Assistance for Single Moms in Michigan

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

Food Assistance Program (FAP) Group
Eligibility for the Food Assistance Program will be decided by the financial situation of all members of the household. All persons who live in the household and purchase and prepare food together will be considered members of the same FAP group that applies. 517-373-3740.

Food Distribution Centers and Banks
Food banks located throughout the state offer free or low cost food, groceries, perishable items and more to low income single moms and their children. 810-239-4441 to contact the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

Family Independence Program (FIP)
Helping single moms become independent and self-supporting is the main goal of the FIP program. For struggling lower income families with a pregnant woman or minor children FIP provides temporary cash assistance. Paying for living expenses such as heat, rent, food, utilities, clothing, and personal care items is what FIP helps these families accomplish. Additionally, for assistance in finding a job or ways to develop needed job skills FIP applicants and recipients may be assigned to the Jobs, Education and Training (JET) program, that may provide help with childcare, transportation, and other needs related to training and employment. Your local Department of Human Services office is where you can.

State Emergency Relief
SER is a resource created by The Michigan Department of Human Services. Bills, rent, housing, mortgage, and other expenses can be paid for with cash assistance. This program also creates partnerships with local non-profits. 855-275-6424 to contact the Michigan Department of Human Services for more information about this program.

Child Care
The cost of quality, safe, affordable child care is a major strain on the family budget for many single moms in Michigan and elsewhere. Aid and payments for child care services may be provided by the DHS’ Child Development and Care Program to qualifying families. This service is offered when the legal guardian, parent, or substitute parent is unavailable to provide the child care. 866-540-0008.

Mortgage Help and Foreclosure Assistance
In order to assist single moms with paying their mortgage and also help those who need assistance avoid foreclosure, Michigan provides various programs. Such examples are local moratoriums, counseling services and other solutions. To help bring lenders and homeowners to the table to review solutions they have created a foreclosure mediation process. Homeowners can also be guided by non-profit, HUD certified housing counselors through a wide variety of assistance programs and solutions to any mortgage delinquencies. 866-946-7432

Michigan Housing Vouchers for Rent
HUD section 8 is a type of resource the Public Housing Authorities offers to low income single moms. For households with special needs, or an elderly, income qualified member, additional housing programs are made available. Contact your local Public Housing Agency to obtain more information on how to apply for these vouchers.

Housing, Rent, and Security Deposits
A number of housing programs are offered to the low income by the state and their social service organization. Michigan wants to ensure people retain and find affordable and safe housing therefore, you will be able to receive help paying for deposits, rent, and moving expenses.

Debt, Foreclosure, and Credit Counseling Organizations
Several certified non-profit counseling organizations serve the state of Michigan. Dealing with unpaid debts, offering assistance for home loans, and other financial aid represent some of the help they can offer to single mothers across the state. To contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling call 800-388-2227.

Cash Assistance and Social Services
Low income families and single moms can be directed by the states human services organization to financial assistance programs and other aid. Energy bills, food, child care costs, and medical bills, are some of the needs they will be able to take care of. 855-275-6424 to contact the Department of Human Services for cash assistance.

Emergency Crisis Assistance and Case Management
The Salvation Army offers help to many Michigan single moms through the dozen of branches located throughout the state. The centers can provide limited amounts of help for paying electric bills, food, clothing, emergency rent help, and referrals.

Michigan Free Health Care
There are numerous community clinics that can provide free medical, health, and/or dental care throughout the state of Michigan. These clinics can help single moms with low income, or who do not have insurance.
To qualified individuals and families many of these centers focus on offering dental services.
Medical care is offered to single mothers who lack health insurance coverage,. Prescription medications, treatment for pre-existing conditions, checkups and much more is offered by several government programs and non-profits in Michigan.

Health Care Coverage
As long as eligibility requirements are met, Michigan offers numerous health care programs made available to families, children, and adults. For those in need and who otherwise would not have the financial resources to purchase care on their own or pay for medical bills, the main goal of these various health and medical care programs is to ensure that the essential services are provided. 517-373-3740 to contact the Michigan department of Community Health to get more information on how to apply for Health Care Coverage.

MiChild
This program will aid low income single moms by providing health insurance coverage to children living in the state of Michigan,. With no co-pays and no deductibles, there is only a very small monthly premium of $5 per month. 517-373-3740

Legal Assistance
Free civil legal assistance and consultations can be provided by the several non-profit law firms located in Michigan to low-income single moms. 616-454-9493 to contact the Legal Assistance Center.

Job Programs, Government Grants, and Educational Services
Numerous services, including job training, applications for government grants to pay bills, food, senior services and Head start can be provided by case managers through the dozen community action agencies that operate in the state. Michigan Works! centers can help finding a job or gaining a new skill or career. These locations offer a number of employment services to single moms in need. For information on Michigan Works! programs and services, please call 800-285- 9675.

PeopleCare Program
This program is offered to single moms and families across the state of Michigan through a partnership between the Michigan Salvation Army and the utility company Consumers Energy, providing people with energy bill assistance, food, medical aid, and more. 800-477-5050.

Utility and Energy Company Programs
Single mothers who need help can turn to the energy companies themselves, in addition to the financial assistance that they will be able find in their county. They may have grants, payment plans, and other financial support for seniors and the low income. For more information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) call 855-275-6424.