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Self-Reliance and the Single Parent There are many ways to find a job. The library is full of books on the subject. Most likely, you will have to visit your local government employment office or a private employment office. You may need a resume and better interviewing skills, also. Look for programs on the computer and sites on the internet that can help you with your search. Visiting your local library can be a good place to start your research. The second part of the income phase is court-ordered child support. Here in the U.S. we have state agencies to help the custodial parent collect child support. There are also private agencies that will collect it for you for a fee. Go to your local governmental agency and ask them to help you collect this money. If possible, have the funds directly deducted from the non-custodial parent sent through the agency and delivered to you. This second income phase is often hard to collect regularly. Many non-custodial parents will change jobs frequently and do a variety of things to avoid payment. Naturally, you can't depend on it. Whether that is right, wrong, or fair doesn't matter. It is a reality of life as a single parent. Fight for it, but don't expect it! Don't sit at home waiting for money that isn't coming. The third part of the income phase is really in the form of what resources are out there. Depending on your cash income, you may qualify for services such as WIC, food stamps, healthcare, childcare, and housing. I know it's a humbling experience to ask for this assistance and we don't like to be dependent on the government, but try to think of it this way, one day you will be able to gradually move off assistance and become SELF RELIANT! And then you'll pay taxes the rest of your life and pay it all back. Medicaid is available to low-income single parents with children under 18 years of age. You can apply through your local governmental services agency. It covers you and the child(ren) for most medical needs and doesn't cost you anything. However, as your income increases, you may have to pay part of the cost of the health care and will eventually become ineligible for Medicaid. Daycare takes a big bite out of your income. It is difficult to find a quality service. Many single parents use family members or friends to meet this need. However, that is not always possible or the best solution. If you live in an urban area, you may find a daycare referral service. you can call the human services department or your state or local social services departments for more information. These referral services have listings of government-licensed daycare providers. Additionally, you need someone who is convenient to work, home and school so you don't spend all day running children back and forth. Many daycare facilities also provide transportation to and from school. Do plenty of research before making a decision. Your child's safety depends upon it. If your children are all school age, you still need after-school activities for them until you come home from work. All children under the age of 18 need some type of supervision. Statistics show that children involved in after-school activities have a lower risk to becoming involved in drugs, gangs, cigarette smoking and alcohol problems. Remember, you aren't expected to do the whole parenting job yourself. Involve the non-custodial parent, if possible. It is also their responsibility to ensure the child(ren)'s welfare. Get your parents and extended family to participate. Develop your child(ren)'s network and it will relieve some of your stress and be very good for your child(ren).

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