| One of the hardest things about being a single mom is | | | | request assistance with your heating bill. |
| finding enough money to pay the bills. Debt is a reality | | | | Another option is to apply for grants set aside for |
| for many Americans, but for single moms financial | | | | single moms. To find available grant money, simply |
| problems can be even worse. Having enough money | | | | search the internet for "grants for single mothers" and |
| to pay rent or mortgage, buy groceries, and take care | | | | a long list will appear. You have to apply and be |
| of the kids is a lot for one person to handle. Thankfully, | | | | accepted for grants and different programs will have |
| there's help available. You just need to know where to | | | | different expectations. Apply for the ones best suited |
| look. | | | | to your particular situation. |
| A good place to start would be talking to non-profits in | | | | There are also many ways you can earn extra |
| your area that offer Government financial help for | | | | money without sacrificing time with your children. You |
| single moms. These wonderful organizations offer | | | | could watch other children during the day or in the |
| housing assistance, employment assistance, and even | | | | evenings while you take care of your kids. You could |
| tuition assistance. Check the phonebook, local | | | | watch other people's pets while they are away, clean |
| non-profit listings, and the internet for opportunities in | | | | a house or two a week, or look for freelancing jobs |
| your community. | | | | you can do from home. If you have a special talent or |
| Federal and state governments also offer programs | | | | hobby, consider turning it into a business. There are |
| to help single mothers in need. Look up the Temporary | | | | many things you can make, bake, write, craft, or |
| Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, program in | | | | create that you could also sell. |
| your state and contact them for help with food | | | | Paying the bills as a single mom can be tough, but you |
| stamps, job training and placement assistance, and | | | | don't have to go it alone. Don't be afraid to ask for help |
| financial aid. For help paying your energy bill, contact | | | | when you need it. There are programs out there that |
| your utility company first to see if they can offer any | | | | have been specifically designed to help single moms |
| assistance. You can also contact the Low Income | | | | who are having trouble making ends meet. |
| Housing Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, to | | | | |