Assistance For Homeless Single Mothers & Single Mothers Coping
With Parenting
There is assistance for homeless single mothers.
Many charitable organizations
are there to help you. Every major city has a crisis hotline.
If you are in immediate need of shelter for you
and your children, call the crisis center in your community. There
are other options that can help you as well.
First check social services. Every city in the
US has a Department of Health and Human Services. You do not need
an appointment, although one is helpful. Be prepared to wait for
a while.
If possible have information about you and your
children such as social security cards, birth certificates, drivers'
licenses and records of your divorce if any. This will help to expedite
the process.
Explain to the intake clerk that you are in need
of emergency shelter for you and your children. Hopefully they will
be able to help you.
Most times they can, although the situation will
be temporary. If this turns out to be fruitless then there are other
options for you.
Many cities have Catholic Charities and other Christian
Charities that help to provide shelter for homeless women and children.
If you are in Oregon you can reach Catholic Charities at (971) 222-1880.
Even if this is not your location, you can call
them and explain your situation. They will be able to give you resources
local to you. Many locations have a mission or other charity that
will give a single mother support services.
Although it seems terrible, the fact
that you have children with you that are also homeless will help
you get the services you need. These are just a few of the options
available that offer assistance
for homeless single mothers.
Sometimes a homeless single mother is without shelter
due to domestic violence. Whether it is an abusive partner or an
ex-spouse that is the issue, there is immediate help for you.
Assistance for homeless single mothers who are
victims of abuse is available. One place to turn is My Sister's
House. If you are in the Charleston area of South Carolina they
can help you obtain a safe shelter for you and your children.
They have a 24 hour crisis hotline at (843) 744-3242.
Even if you are not in South Carolina they may be able to help you
locate services in your area.
My Sister's house offers counseling service to
single mothers coping with parenting and abuse. Another place to
turn for immediate help is the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
You can call them toll free at 1-800-799-7233.
They will be able to help you find a safe
place for you and your children. If you are a victim of domestic
violence, get out and get help.
It does not matter why you are homeless. The fact
is that you and your children need an immediate safe place to stay
until you can get services that will allow you to change your situation.
Find a place that will offer you free telephone
usage and take advantage of that assistance. There is plenty of
assistance for homeless single mothers. You just have to know who
to contact.
References:
http://www.mysistershouse.org
http://www.ndvh.org/
http://www.catholiccharitiesorgegon.org
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