If you are a single mother in need of help with paying for food, housing and other necessities read on to find out how you or your family can receive assistance.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for single mothers
The objective of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF) is to provide temporary financial help for low-income families to care for their children until finding gainful employment. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Florida, pregnant or responsible for a child under 19, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien or permanent resident. Recipients must also have low or very low income, and be either underemployed, unemployed or about to become unemployed. Find out more on single mother assistance by calling 866-762-2237 or read online.
Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
If your home sends your money through the roof and out the window, you should check with your utility company or social service agency to find out if your household is eligible for weatherization benefits. The Florida Weatherization Assistance Program provides grants to community organizations, local governments, Indian tribes and non-profit agencies to fund energy saving repairs to low-income homes in all counties.