Help for Single Mo Ms

Go to the State and file for public assistance. They can help you find resources for housing, food, child care and anything else you need.

Maryland State Government Food Stamps, Medical and Public Assistance Services :
6505 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782 | 301-909-702

A few rent assistance organizations here:
http://www.rentassistance.us/ci/md-hyattsville

Go to this website:

http://dhr.maryland.gov/ssa/family/

It is the In-Home Family Preservation website on the Human Resources page for the State of Maryland. Specifically, "In-Home Family Preservation represents a continuum of programs available within the local departments of social services. These programs are specifically identified for families in crisis whose children are at risk of out-of-home placement."

Hope this helps!!

Do you attend church? Try there as they are resources many times to help those in your situation. Also, they may be able to refer you to some food pantries in your area. Have you applied for any assistance with the State?

Go to your jobs work force services and see what they can do for your.

i know that in florida the state offers housing assistance to people who don't own their own homes. my sister has it. its based on income and number of family members. if it's 2 of you then you can get like a 2 bedroom home and up to a certain amount of rent. they will pay some and then you pay the difference. you should check to see if your state offers this.

Contact Social Services, there's Hud, section 8 and rental ssistance. There are also Luthern and Catholic Charities and The Salvation Army. You may also qualify for Food Stamps which will give you moremoney to pay rent. Social Services should have all the info on what is available to you.
Can you take him to small claims court to get your money back?

You have some great advice. I'd also like to add that there is a lot of assisstance to single moms going to school. Help with rent, utilties, child care, food, as well as books and tution. That way you never find yourself in this position again. The best place to start is the advising and counseling department of your closest community college.

Hello. Sorry to hear about your situation. As stated before, you have received a lot of good advice. I would also try looking for private renters. People who are renting house or apts. and they don't do credit checks. Mostly what they are looking for is good references. And since you have been living in your friend's basement, you can list that as your last place of residence. This will allow you time to work on getting that eviction billed paid. Then later you can find something a little better.

Be blessed!

Dear LH - I'm so sorry to hear of your predicament! What a louse. I would think Social Services could be of some help. Do you belong to a church? Maybe they could help as well. I'm not sure if this would be for you, but my business is helping people earn supplemental income. Contact me if you'd like more info. Wishing you all the best!
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I don't know really, but a couple of things. 1.) DC law is a lot more pro-renter than MD law, 2.) I think if you get someone to co-sign your lease for you then you shouldn't have much trouble getting an apartment, 3.) check out apartment buildings that are designed to provide affordable housing in communities. All the best. I know it has to be tough, but you'll be fine!

check into hud. hud housing is based on your income. its a waiting list though.most homeless shelters can help you apply

here were i live there are certain hotels that charge a low amount each month and it includes utilities which helps. this may help your credit/rental history. the one here is 800 a month. you just pay weekly or monthly.