The Single Parent
Raising children as a single parent comes with many challenges that a parent must navigate. Financial difficulties are among those challenges that single parents encounter. If financial instability is a challenge that you experience, then the below resources may be of some assistance.
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The SNAP program, previously known as “food stamps”, is a program that aims to help individuals remain well-nourished when on a limited income.
Learn more information about SNAP and how to apply for SNAP benefits.
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“The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded program designed to provide supplemental food assistance and nutrition education to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age five. In addition to providing healthy supplemental foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support, the program also provides referrals to other health, welfare, and community-based services. WIC has proven to be effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems.” -WIC Website
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“The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.” - LIHEAP Website
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Families First is Tennessee’s TANF program. This program assists famiies with workforce development and employment. This program helps individuals b providing cash assistanc, transportation, child care assistance, educational supports, job training, employment assistance, and other supportive services.
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The Tennessee Medicaid program provides healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents or caretakers of a minor child, children, and individuals who are elderly or have a disability.