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Seeking Free/ Low Cost Doula
I know this might be difficult, but contact the welfare office. They can assist you with food stamps, employment training, a small cash assistance, ...
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- Check out the DONA Website, and look for doulas still awaiting certification--most of them are willing to do the doula work for free or for little cost, in exchange fo...
- Hi T., Your ordeal sounds horrible. I think you are doing the right thing by seeking a doula and making sure you have support before, during and after the birth. I r...
- I feel so lost. What is a DH, and what is a stbx?
Money Problems with No Government Help
They are billed as a welfare reform thing and supposedly open to all needy ... You may be able to get WIC( food stamps),and assistance with child care costs ...
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- Check with your school's scholarship office, if they have one. They should be able to help you find some grants and/or scholarships to help you fund your education. Co...
- Do you know about WIC? It is a food assistance program for kids and pregnant moms.
- I don't know if you are paying for insurance for your little girl through your work, but if you are you might want to look into the CHP (CHiP) program. It is a state ...
Work or Unemployed?
... to say take advantage of as many programs (Early Intervention, food stamps . .... There may also be some state run (not welfare) programs that can help. ...
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- You can try to train someone else, and then eventually you can go back to work. It may not be right away, but if you really want to go back, take the time to find som...
- Dear T., Why not look into being a foster MOM, Its a job your already doing, but for an additional child. and they pay you to do it. Also, why not try gettin...
- I'm wondering if there are any government or non-profit programs that can help you. I wonder if you can get into a program that helps with child care while you finish...
Just Seperated and Husband Left State What Do I Do?
I was on welfare for about 4 months after I had my son, and then went to food banks and had food stamps for my son. It was embarassing to me, and I hated to ...
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- Hi B., Call Podrasky, Shipman & Shields asap. Ask to hire James Shipman - he is the best. I don't know where you live, but they are in Everett and well worth the ...
- Hi B.: I am going to assume that you are in Snohomish County or really close by. In this county you can dial "211" this will connect you to a community informatio...
- B. - what a low-down dirty thing to do to you and your children. I really hope that you have some family and friends in this area so you have a place to stay. If you...
Seeking Advice on Possible Lupus Diagnosis :(
Sep 17, 2009 ... I spent several years on food stamps until I got things back in order. If you need to talk, e-mail me and we can get togethre. Helpful? ...
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- V., I know you said you don't have insurance but you do need to see a good doctor and, if necessary, get referrals to specialists to get a real diagnosis. You may want...
- V., Here is the link to the Lupus Foundation of Greater Washington: http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/gwashington_home.aspx N.
- I'm sorry you haven't been feeling the love here. I don't know how much help I can be as I don't have Lupus, but I can tell you that you can rule out fibromyalgia and ...
Trying to Help Out a Friend
Apply for welfare NOW. They would at least help her get milk and diapers. I'm so sorry to hear this. ... She may be eligible for TANF and food stamps. ...
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- I would really look into Florida law. It doesn't make any sense that if she files for child support she can't get state funded aid. My friend had the same problem in...
- i would suggest her getting a package of prefolds diapers & covers, she can wash them & save money on diapering. it might not be what she wants to do but it will save ...
- When I was an eligibility worker for public assistance, the requirement was that the applicant had to comply with efforts to establish paternity and child support on b...
Money Saving Ideas?????
Would you feel okay signing up for food stamps? That might also help a lot. ... I applied for welfare, financial aid and applied to our local University. ...
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- Hi M.;My heart goes out to you! Your husband and kids are very lucky to have you in their lives. Have you considered planting a garden? It doesn't matter how big o...
- Hang in there M., it sounds like you're doing a great job! When my budget is tight, I make big, inexpensive meals that provide lunch and dinner leftovers for several ...
- I see you have a lot of responses, but your story pulls at the heart strings and people really feel for you. It is tough out there and especially trying to survive, wo...
Health Insurance
I believe you can sign up where you sign up for food stamps or other aid. Or try looking on line or at the local WIC office. Helpful? ...
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- Healthy Families is for very low cost insurance. Medi-cal could be for free. Go with Healthy Families. If you are low enough income then Healthy Families will help you...
- Hi I., If your children don't qualify for Medi-Cal, try Healthy Families. It's low cost coverage for children under 19. Here is the website url: http://www.healthyf...
- try healthy families, they are no cost to low cost...I have them for both my kids, eye, dental, medical thru kaiser even and i only pay $20 a month for both of them......
Teen Pregnancy....
We get $115 a month to live on and $323 a month in food stamps. We lost our home of 20 plus years to foreclosure back in Feb because of the health reasons. ...
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- Hi M., I see there are already a bunch who have answered this and I am not going to read them just give you my view. The mother is a BAD mother to put such ideas in ...
- She should contact a local Planned Parenthood office or if they have sometimes like Heartbeat. I would think they would be able to recommend someone to help her and s...
- This is a tough situation. THe mother of the daugther does not seem supportive. This does not seem like a situation where anyone will win. The girl needs an advocate t...
Teen Mom on the Run
There is no shame in pointing her towards the AFDC, Food Stamps, ... I WAS entitled to receive some help from welfare!!!), and I've never turned back. ...
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- If you think you know who she might be in contact with and can let her know through this person that you would like to talk about her feelings, and that she can talk t...
- Lea her alone and her do whatever it is she is going to do. She will realize soon enough that she needs and misses you. My daughter did the same thing when she had he...
- I would apologize for being so controlling and back off. Tell her you know she is a good Mom and respect her judgment. Tell her the door always open if and when she wo...
