Single-parent families are increasingly common in the United States – some start that way, while others come about after divorce, death, or incarceration. Sometimes one parent’s job requires them to travel often or for extended periods, making their partner effectively a single parent at times. There are many types of single-parent families, headed by a biological parent, grandparent, foster or adoptive parent, sibling, or temporary guardian.
2. http://www.singleparentusa.com/
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration.
3. https://www.sparc-hope.org/
What We Do
SPARC Hope, Single Parent Resource Center, serves single parents who are struggling to make ends meet and who are willing to make
the extra effort to help secure the future for themselves and their children. We are also a liaison between resources and services for single parents in our community.
4. https://singleparentadvocate.org/
The mission of Single Parent Advocate is to provide the single mom or dad with practical support, guidance and resources to help them navigate their unique journey of solo parenting.
We believe that no one should have to go through the challenging experience of parenting alone without access to the proper information and support they need.
5. https://www.singleparentproject.org/
Get the help YOU need
The Single Parent Project specifically helps working single parents who make too much for government assistance, but not enough to thrive.
We offer financial assistance for day-to-day expenses like utilities, rent/mortgage payments, gas, groceries, child care expenses, and car repairs.
Once we offer financial assistance, we offer a variety of resources, to help single parents better their financial, personal,
and emotional well-being.
6. https://www.risingtidevermont.org/community-support-and-resources-for-single-parents/
Housing assistance programs
Part of parenthood is finding a home that’s safe, sufficient, and within your family’s means. It’s also important to provide your family with a stable home. During childhood, excessive residential mobility puts children at a higher risk of developing mental health issues in their teenage years and early adulthood.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has several programs that can offer you support in this endeavor. They rent out living arrangements based on your gross annual income. Here are some examples.
Subsidized housing. This is a form of rental assistance that forms an agreement between the tenant, landlord, and housing authority. The government grants extra funds to landlords, who must slash the rent they charge to low-income tenants. Those who qualify for this aid don’t make more than the stipulated income limit, which varies according to the area. Senior citizens and PWDs are also eligible to apply.
Section 8 vouchers. This is a form of assistance that grants you a coupon or voucher that states the amount the government will pay your landlord. This allows you more flexibility than other options as it lets you choose your location and housing. The amount on the voucher is based on your income and family size.
Public housing. This allows you to rent a home from the local public housing agency based on your income. Unfortunately, public housing is often the last resort for low-income families. This is because public housing communities are often rife with high crime rates.
Other government assistance
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This is a supplemental nutrition program geared towards assuring the health of children and the women who are pregnant, breastfeeding,
or raising a child below 5 years of age. WIC services are available all over the U.S. in locations such as hospitals, community centers, schools, public housing communities,
and even mobile clinics.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This is a fund that’s granted to territories to offer support for low-income families.
Eligibility individuals include those who have a child that’s 18 years old or younger, are expectant mothers, or are 18 years old or younger and are the head of their family.
7. https://www.hhs.gov/answers/programs-for-families-and-children/what-help-is-available-for-single-parent/index.html
8. Is there any help available for my single parent family?
Benefits.gov offers eligibility and contact information about all federal programs that provide benefits or services for families and children.
The Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement, has a tool to help you find child care/child support programs in your state, territory or tribe.
Most HHS assistance programs are available at the local and state levels. Here are just a few to help you get started:
9. https://www.growingfamilybenefits.com/single-mothers-texas/
Financial assistance programs can help single parents raise their children in a decent home, with food on the table, clothing to wear, cars to drive, and more.
Many resources do not come with obvious earmarkings for mothers and fathers struggling by themselves.
Instead, you might have better success targeting programs for low-income families.
Often, you need to seek out benefits with alternate names that apply to your situation.
Find the monetary help you need to make ends meet when raising children witout a spouse.
10. https://singlemothersgrants.org/single-mothers-assistance-in-texas/
Single mothers assistance in Texas
With the rising cost of living and with a stagnant minimum wage, many single mothers need assistance to get by. If you need assistance, you need not worry. Luckily, there are many programs and organizations aimed at providing help for single parents. In this article, we will be talking about how you can get help paying bills in Texas.
Entergy Texas, Inc.
Entergy Texas provides power to Southeast Texas. They offer a variety of payment assistance such as deferred payment, payment extension and low income information.
More information on single mother grants can be found on their website or by calling 1-800-368-3749.
El Paso started providing power to customers in 1901. They offer payment assistance such as payment arrangement and low income rider.
For more information, check out their website or call 1-800-351-1621.
The Concho Valley Community Action Agency provides assistance with those who need utility payment assistance or need help making their home more efficient.
More information on single mother benefits can be found on their website here or by calling 325-653-2411.
Central Texas Electric Co-op
Central Texas Electric Co-op is a non-profit organization that is controlled and owned by those whom it serves.
They offer something called Operation Round-Up which means that they round up others’ bills to the next dollar then take that money and offer it to those in need.
To see if you qualify for single mom benefits, go to their website or contact them.
First Choice Power
First Choice Power aims to make electricity more convenient and affordable.
They offer services such as fixed rate and prepaid plans which can help you budget better. More information can be found on their website or by calling 1-855-534-3881.
South Plains Electric Cooperative
South Plains Electric Cooperative was established by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. It provides power to those in rural Texas.
They participate in Operation Round Up, which is a program that rounds up customers’ bills to the next dollar. The extra money is given to those in need.
For more information, check out their website or by calling 1-800-658-2655.
Single Mother Help
Single Mother Help provides single mothers with the assistance that they need to provide for their families, such as career training and money grants.
For more information, check out their website.
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Public Utility Commission of Texas regulates the state’s utilities. They offer several different types of assistance such as Lifeline, Victims of Family Violent, Weatherization programs and Bill Assistance for Burned Veterans. For more information, go to their website or call 512-936-7000.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
This agency’s mission is to administer assigned programs efficiently and to develop affordable housing for Texas communities.
They offer a variety of assistance programs such as Homebuyer Assistance, Home Repair, Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program and Rental Assistance.
For more information on single mother grants, check out their website at 1-800-525-0657.
CPS Energy
CPS Energy provides natural gas and electric service to more than 335,000 natural gas customers and 765,000 electric customers.
They offer assistance programs such as Winter Assistance Relief Mobilization and emergency assistance programs. For more information, check out their website or call 210-353-2222.
CECA
CECA is a co-operative where the customers are the owners. They offer an energy efficiency program and an Operation Round Up program.
For more information, go to their website or call 1-800-915-2533.
City of Denton
The City of Denton offers utilities to its residents. They offer a program called P.L.U.S. One where residents can contribute to those in need.
For more information, check out their website or call 940-349-8700.
Reliant Energy
Reliant Energy is an energy provider in Texas. They offer a variety of programs such as providing “Beat the Heat” centers where the public can go to enjoy free air conditioning, providing a CARE program to give assistance to those who qualify and LITE-UP Texas where customers can receive discounts on electricity service. For more information, go to their website or call 1-866-222-7100.
Sam Bernard Electric Co-op
The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives represents a nationwide alliance that is more than 740 local consumer-owned electric co-ops in 46 states.
They offer an Operation Round Up plan to assist those in need. For more information on single mother assistance, go to their website or call 979-865-3171.
West Texas Opportunities, Inc.
This community action program was developed by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in an effort to eliminate poverty. They have several assistance program such as the comprehensive energy assistance program and a weatherization assistance program. For more information, check out their website or by calling 806-872-8354.
City of Fort Worth
The City of Fort Worth provides utilities to its residents. The city offers a bill assistance program that helps those in need pay their bills. For more information, check out their website or call 817-392-4477.
Mary L Peyton Foundation
This foundation was created for educational and charitable purposes to give equipment, life and medication aid to the residents of El Paso, Texas. They provide living assistance that gives clothing, food and helps pay for utilities. For more information and for other programs, go to their website.
11. https://www.mops.org/
We are…
- Jesus Followers: We are compelled by the movement of Jesus Christ and invite others to explore their own faith journey toward him. John 14:6
- Kingdom Enthusiasts: We believe in God’s redemptive work in the world which encourages us to be playful in spirit, generous at heart and faith-filled in confession. Matthew 6:33
- Advocates: We are passionate proponents for the value of motherhood and the influence of women. Proverbs 31:8-9
- Expansive: Every mom has a place with us. We uphold a boldness of inclusion because we know there is room for a vast collage of women who thirst for Jesus. Revelation 22:17
- Known by What We Are For: We look to Jesus’ footsteps for how to walk through the world, which allows us to be radically gracious in expression and association. Matthew 22:36-40
- Multilingual: We lead communication of a timeless message to a culture of many diverse voices, dialects and backgrounds. 1 Corinthians 9:22
- Sisterhood Cultivators: We build circles of women who love each other like family, because we believe in the transformative potential of relationships and mentoring. Hebrews 10:25
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
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1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
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Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
vr services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
Our services are available to all single parents, including those who are living in transitional housing; struggling with substance abuse; or have been released from incarceration. To further our mission, SPRC does the following:
1. Develops responsive programs for single parents and
their families to fulfill unmet needs.
2. Advocates for improvements in social practices,
policies and regulations which affect single parent
families.
3. Promotes a positive image of single parents and
their families within the community.
