single mother guide.

Alabama — Alabama is one of the poorest states in America. Not surprisingly, a noticeably larger percentage of the state's poorest are single mothers.

Alaska — There is a plethora of benefits in place to help low-income single mothers in Alaska i.e. food and nutrition, housing, daycare as well as medical care.

Arizona — In the state of Arizona, several programs cover the needs of single women raising children alone, providing support when it is needed most.

Arkansas — The state of Arkansas offers various benefit programs for single mothers and their families; each with its own set of eligibility guidelines.

California — To help single mothers stand on their feet, the state of California has adopted several programs to make life easier for them.

Colorado — Each program in Colorado is designed to address specific area of concern where single mothers need help the most.

Connecticut — With the state programs to back them up, every single mother in CT has an equal chance, “a level playing field” to achieve self-sufficiency.

Delaware — Delaware’s support programs for single mothers take into account everything that these women and their families need to survive the economy.

District of Columbia — Single moms in D.C. often find it tough to make ends meet. Thankfully, the State realizes their plight and offers its own set of support programs.

Florida — Through the state’s programs and initiatives, Florida reaches out to single mothers in need, helping them get their lives back on track.

Georgia — In times of pandemic, single mothers have a much harder time of it than do married couples. But the state of Georgia offers a number of support programs.

Hawaii — The state of Hawaii offers several assistance programs that specifically target the many challenges that single mothers have to deal with everyday.

Idaho — To better their lives, and those of their children, the state of Idaho provides support for single mothers in more ways than one.

Illinois — Single mothers in Illinois who meet income and eligibility standards may be eligible for a variety of welfare programs courtesy of the state of Illinois.

Indiana — To support single mothers in their plight, the state of Indiana offers assistance that eases their financial and emotional stresses.

Iowa — The dual role of “combining full-time work and raising kid(s) alone” is no easy task. It is a reality the state of Iowa aims to address.

Kansas — The “Sunflower State” of Kansas has its share of concern for the plight of single mothers who are living in poverty.

Kentucky — The state of Kentucky runs several programs that helps single mothers ease the stress of trying to juggle work and parenting responsibilities.

Louisiana — The southern state of Louisiana offers a lot of opportunities for single moms to better their lives and that of their children.

Maine — In Maine, the state makes every possible efforts to assist single mothers through programs that give these families a better chance at self-sufficiency.

Maryland — The state of Maryland offer support programs designed to cater to the most basic needs of single mothers; and to help them become self-reliant.

Massachusetts — In Massachusetts, a great deal of state resources are in place to benefit the state's most disadvantaged residents, notably single mothers.

Michigan — The state of Michigan offers support to single mothers & their children in a variety of ways, providing a necessary safety net in tough economic times.

Minnesota — The state of Minnesota recognizes the plight of single mothers and is offering the much needed financial assistance for them and their families.

Mississippi — Single mothers in Mississippi could lean on the state government for support on many, if not all, aspects of their daily living.

Missouri — In Missouri, the state government offers a wide range of programs to cater to different levels of society, from lower income to single-parent families.

Montana — Single parenting is a tough job. That's why the state of Montana reaches out to support single mothers through federal- and state-initiated programs.

Nebraska — Single mothers often fare worst even in the best of times. The state of Nebraska guarantees that help is always available for for them and their family.

Nevada — The state of Nevada, through a set of its own programs, assures single mothers that they have something to lean on during times of economic hardships.

New Hampshire — There are several key points which the state programs hope to achieve. But all boils down to the provision of basic necessities to those in need.

New Jersey — Single mothers in NJ struggle to provide even minimum daily necessities for their families. Are there any HELP for them?

New Mexico — To help improve the lives of single mothers, the state of New Mexico has adopted several key programs to address their most basic needs.

New York — In a bid to cushion the impact of recession, the state of New York provides a number of safety net programs for single mothers and their families.

North Carolina — Recognizing its inherent duty, the state of North Carolina is pooling its resources together to offer the necessary support to single mothers.

North Dakota — Although North Dakota has one of the lowest rate of unemployment, single mothers still face greater challenges in meeting their basic needs.

Ohio — If you are a single mother and find yourself helpless, the state of Ohio has lined up several support programs to ease your burden during times of hardship.

Oklahoma — The state of Oklahoma understands the plight of lower-income, single-parent families by offering a “safety net” for the state's most disadvantaged families.

Oregon — Through programs for single mothers — whether food, medical care, or housing assistance, Oregon strives to lift the financial burden off their shoulders.

Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania recognizes the fact that single mothers need all the help they can get. For that, programs are made available to reach out to them.

Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s economy relies mainly on federal aid from the United States — a substantial portion of which is earmarked for public welfare.

Rhode Island — The state of Rhode Island provides a number of programs that make up the safety net for single mothers & their families. Find out if you're eligible!

South Carolina — South Carolina has several key programs to address the plight of the state's most vulnerable families with an emphasis on financial self-sufficiency.

South Dakota — South Dakota has several key programs that are geared towards helping single mothers afford life's most basic needs — food, shelter, and education.

Tennessee — In times of economic downturn, the state of Tennessee stepped in with programs that specifically target the needs of single mothers.

Texas — To help single mothers in Texas, the state offers a plethora of state's support programs that are all geared towards improving the quality of their life.

Utah — The state of Utah offers a wide range of programs designed to help single mothers with basic needs such as food, childcare, healthcare, etc.

Vermont — Without intervention, single mothers & their families struggle financially. That's why programs are set up to provide assistance in every possible way.

Virginia — The state of Virginia offers state-specific financial assistance to single mothers who carry the burden of providing for their children alone.

Washington — Washington isn't turning a blind eye to the plight of single mothers; the state has a good number of support programs to help them and their families.

West Virginia — Single mothers often bear a tremendous financial burden. In West Virginia, programs are available for them to make up for any lack of financial resources.

Wisconsin — To make life a little easier for single mothers, the state of Wisconsin is taking positive steps to provide assistance programs when needed.

Wyoming — Wyoming is second last in the nation on gender pay equity. In an effort to close the gap, programs are made available for working single mothers.