Financial Assistance for Single Moms in North Dakota

Are you living in Bismark, Dickinson or Fargo and feeling the stress of trying to figure out how to take care of yourself and your kids? Whether you live in a big city in North Dakota or smaller towns like Minot, Cooperston or Mandan, there is still grant money and cash assistance for single moms who qualify through the state or Federal Government. Knowing where to look for help when you need it is the first step.
CASH – If this is the first time you are trying to get cash fast, you should know that if you lost your job or are about ready to lose it, the North Dakota Temporary Assistance Program may help. Consider asking a close friend or relative for a temporary loan until you get back on your feet.
FOOD – Are you familiar with the state food stamp program? http://www.nd.gov. Also, you may food pantry/bank help in Bismarck, Bottineau, Bowman, Carson, Casselton, Oliver, Cooperstown, Crosby, Dickinson, Fargo, Finley, Forman, Garrison, Grand Forks, Granville, Hatton, Hazen, Lansford, Larimore, Linton, Lisbon, Marmarth, Minnewaukan, Mott, New Leipzig, New Rockford, Northwood, Rugby, Sherwood, Solen, Stanley, Steele, Tioga, Wahpeton, Watford City and other locations. http://www.hud.gov/local/nd/homeless/foodinfo.
GRANTS – The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) is the best place to start in seeing if you qualify for a grant through the Government. The beginning of the year is the best time to apply. www.fafsa.ed.gov is where you can get the application. Also, check with the financial aid administrator in your local college to see what other help is available to you.
UTILITIES – The North Dakota Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) might be able to help with your heating and insulation related costs in the winter, and cooling costs in the summer.
INSURANCE – North Dakota Healthy Steps is an insurance program that helps working families in North Dakota that cannot afford health insurance coverage. To qualify, you have to be a resident of the state and your families NET income (after subtracting childcare costs and payroll taxes) must be greater than the Medicaid level but cannot exceed 140 percent of the Federal poverty level.