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Financial Help for Single Mothers and Unpaid Maternity Leave
I tried LIHEAP (for my utilities), YWCA, YMCA, SALVATION ARMY, UNITED WAY, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, and LUTHERAN CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS. ...
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- A. I noticed you live in Indiana. I did a tiny bit of research and if you go to http://www.in.gov and click on family and health there are several links that will co...
- I can help you. Have you heard of LIHEAP? It is energy assistance and if you qualify for that, you might qualify for some money off your phone bill too. There are l...
- Here where I live you can sign up at the job source office for energy assitance. They will pay 100.00 dollars on your eletric/gas bill if you qualify. Also my husband ...
Mom Seeking Adoption Advice
I am the mother of a 20 month old son and I work for Catholic Charities of Chicago. I do domestic and international adoptions. I am more than happy to ...
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- Hi N. We have expanded our family through adoption too!!! We have an open adoption with our birth parents and have developed a very strong relationship with them. ...
- Hi N. -- We are also the parents of a two year old boy and in the process of adopting a little girl from Russia. We began the process last fall and are now waiting...
- N., My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting a son from South Korea. I am not sure from your message if you are planning to adopt domestically or ...
A Family in Need of Some Therapy, I Think
If money is an issue there are free or reasonable places like Catholic charities . I used them when I had problems. I will pray for you. You should try to ...
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- Your instinct is correct: therapy would be beneficial. 'Getting away for a while' will not help; you won't even enjoy your R&R because you know you'll be returning to ...
- I think you definitely need to talk to someone. It sounds like you've got some heavy issues that need to be addressed. Does your husband think you all need counselin...
- 12 is a tough age for anyone, so just remember she has alot going on in her head also. take time to let her know when you are proud of her even if it is something as l...
Need Advice on Where to Find Help!
Have you tried your local church, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, your local social service agency may be able to refer you to some local organizations ...
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- Call 211. It is an United Way program to get people in touch with the right government agencies, charities, etc. in their area. You may have to call from a land line.
- S., Your mortgage company has to help. If you are able to start paying again, atleast something. With the new laws that Pres. Obama put into place, you must be at...
- I heard about these places from our financial company (where we have our retirement accounts). Good luck, stay focused on your family and remember you will get throug...
Paying for Orthognathic Surgery
Also, check with charitable organizations such as Salvation Army, Lutheran Social Services, Catholic Charities, Jewish Social Services, or your church ...
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- My heart goes out to you!! We are currently working on $10k of chiropractic because our insurance doesn't cover it so I am aware of the burden (to a much lesser degre...
- Dear K., Since your daughter is 18 she is an adult. Medicare could be applied for if she has very low income and also doesn't have many assets of her own. Pe...
- Hi - I just had a thought. Maybe you can check with your insurance to see if they cover a maxillofacial surgeon. They basically do the same thing as orthodontists (exc...
My Friend Needs Help
i am sorry to hear about your friend's situation. Has she tried to contact a group about her needs? I know that Catholic Charities is a great organization ...
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- C., Where does your friend live? If she lives in Wyandotte County she can get in contact with infant and toddler services through the kck school district. They have a...
- Definitely have her contact Soooner Start (I am assuming she is in OK?). They can get her support and help her get a definitive diagnosis. We all know Early Interven...
- i am sorry to hear about your friend's situation. Has she tried to contact a group about her needs? I know that Catholic Charities is a great organization that helps o...
Adoption of Relatives Child
My supervisor did not contact a lawyer, she went through a social worker with Catholic Charities because her sister could take care of her own kids till the ...
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- You should definitely ask an attorney because if everything on the paperwork end is taken care of before the baby is born than the baby should be able to go on your in...
- I have not adopted myself but I do know from friends who have adopted family members and a supervisor who also went through the process that you will need to go throug...
- Hi, C., Why not contact a lawyer who specializes in adoption? That way, you'll know you are getting straight, clear answers. We have relatives who have adopted; I th...
Need Help Finding My Footing
Sep 29, 2009 ... I am currently volunteering with Catholic Charities. They have a lot of different programs to choose from with volunteer hours throughout the day and ...
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- If you like pets, people are begging for somebody to care for their pets so they don't have to board them when they're out of town. For a lot of pets, it's more traum...
- I want your problem--I miss being a full-time parent now that I am single and am teaching full time and running crazy with kids' activities. My first thought is volun...
- Do you have a hobby. I embroider, especially quilt blocks and pillowcases. I also quilt and have taught how to make a quilt. I paint with oils on Fridays and do childr...
We're Broke
Places like Catholic Charities can help with diapers and other baby stuff if you get in a crunch. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- www.daveramsey.com And SELL THE CAR! You don't NEED two cars! Get a bike, take the bus, carpool and split gas with someone. Taking out a car loan and then saying...
- I know you just bought a car, but look into taking the bus to work! It will save you a ton of money on gas and it sounds like you could really use that money elsewher...
- Hi, C.. I am sorry you are going through this, and I will be praying for you. Have you thought of getting assistance through the state? Has your husband thought of g...
Just Turned into a Single Mom....
Sep 9, 2009 ... spent I recommend the same for you if you have the means I went through Catholic Charities they charged me based on household income ...
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- I got divorced when my son was almost 4. I remember feeling depressed and just dreading how I was going to get through each day before I made the real decision to leav...
- The earlier you break up the better. I also split from my sons father when he was 18 months, and we worked it out just fine. You're lucky you have parents that'll ta...
- You are right that smiling on the outside and crying on the inside will affect your daughter. I was in a situation where I felt untrue to myself, and I went to counsel...
