Assistance for Single Moms in Pennsylvania

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Groceries, food and perishable items can be paid for with food stamps and grants. It may also aid in obtaining more nutritious diets, by increasing food purchasing power at supermarkets and grocery stores, for lower income single moms in Pennsylvania. Aid is offered if you are unable to buy food for your family and yourself, due to lack of money. For questions about the program call 800-692-7462.

Pennsylvania Food Banks
There are several locations where families and single moms who are facing an emergency can receive free food from food banks and pantries. 717-564-1700 to contact the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.

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.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), also known as Cash Assistance
Low-income single moms and families that are living throughout the state are being helped to move to independence by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, through the Temporary Assistance for Needy families program. For dependent children and their relative or parents with whom they live, and for pregnant women if necessary, TANF will provide money and grants. Your local county government office is where you can apply for this program. 800-692-7462.

Child Care Works
Child Care Works may be able to assist single moms concerned about the high cost of quality child care and who require help. If they meet the income guidelines, working parents may be eligible for assistance with paying for child care expenses. 717-657-9000

Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance
Numerous programs destined to help single moms with paying their mortgage and also avoid foreclosure can be found in Pennsylvania. Resources may be offered by your local state, town or county, or they may partner with non-profits to provide assistance.
A foreclosure mediation program is offered if you are a Philadelphia resident, which can help a homeowner keep their home.
Various services are also offered by government certified housing and foreclosure counseling agencies. Call HUD’s interactive voice system to find a housing counseling agency near you at 800-569-4287

Rental Subsidies and Vouchers
Pennsylvania offers help through HUD and public housing authorities (PHA) to very low income single moms. Seniors, low income residents, and the disable can benefit from Section 8 and other resources for paying rent. 800-955-2232 for more information.

Debt Reduction and Credit Services
In order to get out of debt or deal with credit and home loan concerns thousands of families turn to non-profit organizations yearly for free or low cost services. A large number of agencies operate throughout the state of Pennsylvania. To contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling call 800-388-2227.

Funds for Emergency and Crisis Situations
The Salvation Army is one of the leading non-profits to call for financial assistance in Pennsylvania, offering cash assistance, counseling, and referrals.

Cash Assistance in Pennsylvania
For people with low income, seniors, and the disable the state offers government aid. Housing, food, free health care, and emergency financial assistance for bills and living expenses ore some of the things these services can provide.

Community Clinics and Health Care Centers
There are clinics that operate across the state from where patients throughout Pennsylvania may be able to get free or low cost medical, dental, and other forms of health care. Reduced price, free or low cost dental care, cleaning, and oral services can be provided to qualified individuals by Pennsylvania dental clinics.
Medical bill assistance and care from several programs is offered to the uninsured and individuals who lack insurance. Prescription drugs, screenings, check ups, lab work, are some of the resources provided to patients without health insurance.

CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Plan) - Cover All Kids
Chip covers all uninsured kids, being the state of Pennsylvania’s health insurance plan. Regardless of family income, the “Cover All Kids” part of the program expands their health insurance coverage for all children up to the age of 18. Every family no matter how much they earn can qualify for medical assistance. 800-986-KIDS

Medical Assistance (MA)
On behalf of eligible low-income single moms that have limited income and high medical expenses, this program can provide payment for health care services and medical bills. This program is also commonly referred to as Medicaid. 800-274-3258 for more information on eligibility and benefits.

www.PARxPriceFinder.com
The lowest prices for lowest prices for medicines in the area can be found on this website for cheap prescription drugs for all people in need. The website will find different pharmacies and retailers in the area that sell the drug at a cheap price and that may also offer other health care service, but only if the person types in their zip code, drug name, and the distance they are willing to drive.

Legal Help Programs
Free legal representation and advice can be provided to single moms by the high number of non-profit law firms that exist throughout the state of Pennsylvania. To contact the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for help, please call 717-236-9486.

Employment Programs and Grants for Emergency Needs
Community action agencies offer employment services, job training, and other self-sufficiency resources. In order to aid low income single moms apply for government grant programs and other aid most of the non-profits will lend a helping hand.
Access to a large number of services is provided by CareerLink Centers to the unemployed and residents seeking new skills, like job search assistance, training, and career counseling. 610-437-5627 to contact CareerLink in Pennsylvania.

Discounted Telephone Bills
A discount total of up to $14 on your monthly telephone bill can be provide by the Lifeline 135, while the Link Up program will provide help with the installation of a phone, or assist you in the acquisition of a cellular phone. If you need help paying for phone bills to prevent a disconnection, UTAP is a resource that can help you in this situation.

Energy and Gas Company Programs
Resources and organizations in their town or county can help low income single moms with their bills. Additionally, financial assistance and energy conservation programs are administered by many utility companies. 866-857-7095 to contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance.