Grants for Single Mothers in California

Being a single mother is not easy in California or anywhere else. Luckily, there are grants available that you do not have to pay back.

Rent assistance for single parents through the section 8 program :

Section 8 is the major government assistance you should be applying for to get a helping hand with rent burden which is brutal in most of California. Thankfully, parents who show proof of hardship can receive enormous benefits through government help. You get to pay only upto 30 percent of your monthly income towards rent while other portion is covered by the program. Contact your local public housing agency here for details.

Utility bill assistance:

In California, help with gas bill, phone bill and electricity bill is available through charity and private organizations. One such program is for customers of PG&E . Named ” match my payment” , this is open to households whose income is below 400% of federal poverty level.  The utility company will pay for your past due energy bill if your request is deemed worthy. Program eligibility and enrollment.

First time home buyers can get grants through CalHFA :

In California, only about 50 percent of adults are homeowners. Homeownership rate falls down further when it comes down to african americans and hispanics. To help with this housing issues, California housing finance agency was established more than 50 years ago. Financial assistance with down payment as well as closing costs are offered through this agency. Find details on the official website.

Car buying assistance for parents of California:

With talks everywhere about climate change threatening the planet, California Air Resources Board has made a very honourable decision to help low income parents buy electric vehicles. Financial help is offered to mothers and fathers who wish to transition to electric, hybrid electric or fuel cell vehicles. Find more details on their website.

Apart from financial assistance with down payment to qualifying parents, repair assistance to your vehicle, help with battery charging, and low interest loan for buying is also offered.

Cal Grant

There is a long list of grants on the California Student Aid Commission website. Review the eligibility requirements for each grant. Find awards for high school graduates, university transfers, and community college students.

For questions, call (888) 224-7268 or (888) CA GRANT or send an online contact form to CSAC Customer Relations.

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

The California Employment Development Department includes the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. You receive benefits to care for a severely ill parent, child or relative, or a new child. File your claim through an online process or order an application.

For questions, contact a local EDD office by mail, by phone at 1-877-238-4373 or in person.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI)

EDD provides an Unemployment Insurance (UI) program that serves recently unemployed people. On the EDD site, file for a claim, check the status of your claim, or review eligibility requirements.

Call the 24-hour self-service helpline at 1-866-333-4606. Speak to an EDD representative by phone at 1-800-300-5616.

Cal-Learn

 Cal-Learn provides educational and social services to teens with children. The California Department of Social Services has a link to this program and a directory of county welfare offices where they can apply.

Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM)

Medi-Cal Access Program has resources for pregnant women and emancipated minors. Apply through the Covered California website or review income guidelines. For application assistance, call 1-800-300-1506.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

The California Department of Education has a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) that pays sponsors to provide summer meals for children. Call the SFSP office at (800) 952-5609 or email them at SFSP@cde.ca.gov. Contact the Nutrition Services Division at (800) 952-5609 or (916) 322-8323.

California Head Start

The California Head Start Association has Head Start and Early Head Start programs to serve single mothers and children under the age of 5. The programs include family, childhood education, health and nutrition services. Contact this organization at (916) 444-7760 or info@caheadstart.org.

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program that provides nutrition education and financial assistance for mothers of young children. You must be low income, pregnant or raising a child under the age of 5.

Take the eligibility assessment test online to see if you qualify. Then, find a WIC office near you to apply. Call 1-888-942-9675 or 1-888-WIC-WORKS or use the CDPH search tool.

Medi-Cal

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has Medi-Cal resources that provide free or low-cost assistance to eligible families. Apply through the Covered California website or find a county office in your area.

Contact an Eligibility Worker in your county by calling (800) 300-1506, go on the website or visit the office. Contact them via email through the online Medi-CalNow form.

CalFresh

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also called CalFresh, is your source for food assistance in California. Apply online, download an application, or call toll free at 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD).

Local food banks offer help with essentials:

Food banks across the country serve a very critical purpose of keeping the communities stable by acting as storage and distribution hub. In California, local food bank can be located by county on this webpage.

Food assistance specially for children of single parents:

If you are a single father or a mother who needs nutrition assistance for your kids, apply for SUN Bucks on this webpage. Each child will receive separate benefits through a debit card that can be used at grocery stores and farmers markets.

If you are heading a household without a partner, you can receive assistance from the state and federal governments. A grant helps single mothers to accomplish many of their immediate and long-term goals.

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