Social Services office

[Little_Smith]

I need help my name is Paula. I am the 31 single mother with a nine-year-old daughter. I am considered homeless but I reside with my grandparents so that me and my child won't get on the streets from Social Services, but they don't help with anything else and they're not supportive in any way.
If it wasn't for my daughter I'd be on the streets and moved out here to help them and I became their live in maid caretaker and I take care of my daughter 24/7. I have a job but they're only giving me under 30 hours.
I have got my license after 12 years finally. I need help with a car and need help with housing and whatever else I get, I make like 400 a month my family my parents are both deceased and I have no siblings. My grandparents are my only close relatives they moved out here to retire and live next to my grandfather's sister and their family but we a child and I do not have a close relationship with any of them.
I have come a long way to become self-sufficient and independent for social services and my kids so I take care of my child but it's been a struggle and now Social Services is trying to take my SNAP away because they're saying that I'm making too much money when I'm only working under 30 hours. I have terrible credit that I'm trying really hard to work on. I'm actually working on that are started on that now as soon as I started working but it's going to take some time. Please contact me back and let me know what I can do and where I can go for help

[Armani Monae]

I am disabled and unable to walk or drive at the present time, I am in need of help but was wondering if there were people available to help me navigate my way. Like a social worker who would evaluate and get me where I need to be? My bank has denied my claim of fraud from a man who stole from me and now taken my disability check leaving me in peril.
I am sorry if this is not the correct place to contact for a social worker. Perhaps you may know who I could contact? I've never asked for help so I am clueless and a bit confused. Thank you for your time.

[OnMyWay]

My name is Tia. I am 28 years old and I have been in an ongoing battle to get my nephew who is 23 months old out of foster care. I hope a social worker can help me. Right now I’m in a bind where I need help paying my electricity bill so I can prove to the courts I can pay bills. I could really use your help. This has been a very stressful situation for me. I do live on my own but my previous home my sister didn’t help pay the bills. I feel disgusted know that could hinder Jayden from being reunited with me. If there is any way you could help me get this bill paid I would greatly appreciate it.

[Fritz]

Hi there. My family is hurting badly in just about every way you can imagine. We need help across the board from the social services office, and while it is hard to put aside my pride and ask... my children’s needs are what matter more than anything to me. We need Assistance with rent, water and electricity. Food and clothing. Gas and if possible help fixing a fuel issue that is causing our only car to run badly and leak out what little gas we can afford to put in it. (It's our only transportation to the one job our family has) also need help with summer childcare so that I might be able to get a job as well without every penny I make going straight to daycare. That is if I can find something to work from home or close enough to walk (I have epilepsy and try not to drive) also tuition assistance is something that would mean so much to us If possible, as of now it seems my youngest daughter has lost her scholarship and won't be able to return to her school in the fall unless we can come up with the tuition.
She loves her school and has done so well especially when doctors told us she was going to struggle (she was born 9 weeks early and so sick that they thought she wouldn't make it). She spent months in the NICU and more than twice that amount of time hooked up to an oxygen tank. This school has taken her in such strides it's a miracle! I hate to see her miss out because we can't afford it. Our family is struggling in just about every single way imaginable. My fiancés position was done away with so they transferred him to another location with a huge pay cut. His checks average about 500-550 or so less a month than they were and it's killing us. We really need help from a social service program. Please
Thanks in advance
Fort Worth TX

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

There are social workers as part of the public assistance programs in Texas. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... tance.html
They can help you navigate the process, apply for benefits, get financial aid, and much more. Social workers can help support you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

If there is someone at the church who could help me access social service, PLEASE send them my way.

You do not want to contact a church for social services. Each county has an office that processes public aid such as food stamps, TANF, and the like. It may actually be called Department of Social Services or DHS or something similar. This will be the place to apply at for public benefits, and they can walk you through the process.

[Minnymouse101]

I am writing to you because I think mine is a special case.
I am 65 years old now living with an old friend here in Myrtle Beach, SC
I was living with my sister and her husband and 19 year old nephew
they lived in such a remote area that work was not to be found. I was
stuck. State of Texas helped me with food stamps, and my social worker helped me apply.
Two Sundays ago the 24 year old nephew burst into my room drunk and beat me up
telling and yelling at me that he wanted me out of the house. He left a
gash on my head a bloody nose bruises on my arm and a sore back. I am
still walking a bit slow. He said he was going to kill me and I was in
fear for my life.
A friend gave me 1000 dollars to get out of the home
and away from there and my friend here in south Carolina allowed me to
come live with him at 330 dollars a month. I paid him two months rent
and I am now out of money. I have until January before I can take
early retirement (if it is still available). I have no transportation
and without some sort of help. I will be homeless soon, I was afraid
to stay in the state and afraid of what the nephew might do to me if I
stayed but now that I am away if I can do something about his vicious
attack on me I will.
His abuse has been verbally constant and while he hit me a couple of
times before this time he drew blood and it took 3 people to pull him
off of me and his parents excused his actions by saying oh he was just
drunk.
Now I am left on the verge of being homeless. I still have my food
stamp card from Texas but wonder if I can still use it here?
My friend here got me a phone he is nice
and from now until October 1st I am set here in this home but it will not
be unless I can get aid from the state to cover 330 dollars a month
rent.
Is there any way you can help me or assign a social worker to help me? I am
still having trouble walking around and can't get to places to well I
am enclosing a copy of my Texas identification with my last
address on it. I would like to keep it confidential as to
where my location is as I fear he will try to come and do me bodily
harm and or kill me like he threatened. Maybe social services can help me the next 6 months until I can get
social security retirement. I am now 65 years and 7 months old.
p.s currently I have NO medical insurance.

[Squaker]

Hi, I don't know how things like this work but I'm so incredibly desperate for some help.
I have a 4 year old son that I'm required to pay child support to which was ordered through a court system that was completely one sided. I'll explain in detail later on if you'd like. It's a very long detailed story.
Anyways, I recently back in November lost my job. And finally was able to find a part time job about a couple weeks ago. But it doesn't nearly make enough to support my son or my daughter or any other necessities my family needs. I'm about to be late on my child support payments and cannot afford what I owe my attorney to help represent me in court to have it lowered. If I don't make my payments I could end up in jail. There's a lot more to this story and situation that I'll explain if need be.
My boyfriend has been paying all of our bills but more bills just keep coming. I'm so far in debt and cannot afford anything. We live with my parents who have been helping but they can no longer give us anymore money. They have used up all the savings they had to help support us.
I just don't know what else to do or who else to talk to. If there is someone at the church who could help me access social service, PLEASE send them my way. I can't emotionally or physically handle this stress any longer. It's beginning to affect my health at a young age. Please help me and my family.
I really hope to hear from you soon!

[Today]

Hi. We are in need if assistance. I was hoping that our financial situation would have changed by now but I am in the midst of a social security appeal. We currently receive snap benefits, Medicaid and have applied for cash assistance but were denied. Our only income is my fiancé social security disability which majority of it goes to our rent.
So according to their guidelines our income level is too high. As a result of this I have filed a complaint with the commissioner of the human resources administration and also am in the process of writing letters to the proper offices have these guidelines modified. In the meantime we are seriously behind with our electric bill. I have contacted the social services on here in Staten Island, but have had no luck. I have called at least three dozen times and have left well over two dozen messages.
Any information in regards to helping us would be greatly appreciated.

[Brewer]

I am a single mother of a 4 month old. I lost my job and am currently receiving public assistance from social services of 200/month however my rent alone is 400/month and utilities combined run around 300/month. I am looking for work at the moment but I need some help in paying rent in order to keep our residence. I have been here for over 3 years and I rent from family. Family has been making the payments however they are now in financial hardship as a result of this. There is an order for support however my daughters father has yet to make any payments.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We don't mail forms. You need to call around to the agencies in Payne County to apply. There are a number of places you can try to call for help. If you don't have a car, also try a bus or asking a friend for a ride. Those are some things to do if you truly want help...you need to take initiative. Anyhow, we have many resources and bill paying programs listed for Stillwater. Click here for details.

[Janice]

I am in need of help and have tried social services. I have 5 kids all under age 7. I have temporarily custody of my niece and 2 nephews. I am only 26 yrs old but a very strong woman and I recently got fired for my job last month. I been there for 4 yrs and now I'm jobless. I'm very I'll. I have chronic anemia asthma and hepatitis c but with everything going on I keep my head high for the sake of my kids. But please help me. I'm behind on my rent 900 bucks. My kids have no shoes, only flip flops and they really need clothes. Please find it in your heart to help me get through this rough time.

[Geraldine]

I lost my job a couple weeks ago and my son just recently came into town in Missouri for the entire summer. He didn't have much, so I went to get a few articles of clothing for him. I fell behind on my rental payment and received my final notice to vacate the premises as of May 18, 2012 as of midnight. I am unsure of where to turn to since there is no funding available anywhere. I just lost my job and I have a light bill due, phone bill and upcoming rent due for my son. I just need a short term help while im on the search for another job to help us through this period.

[Faber]

Hi. I live in Stillwater Oklahoma. I am 21 and on my own i currently cant find a job and i have tryed over ad over again i do not have a car so it makes it very hard to get around i need help and information on how to get help with bills and etc... i would appreciate it so much (mailing information like forms to fill out would be wonderful) thank you so much
Please help me.. i got scammed by a company and now i have to repay all the money back and i don't have it. I don't know where to get it from.. they froze my account and took everything i had in it.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

That is always a challenge, in that many social service programs only help the lowest income, but more moderate income families may not qualify for any help. So not much you can do except keep calling around to different programs. In the meantime, here are the Cabarrus County North Carolina agencies to call for help with bills, utilities, and debts. Try the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services at 704-920-1400 or an agency known as Cabarrus County Community Foundation which can be called at 704.973.4500.

I am disabled with four kids, including a nine year old child and a three year old child as well as a five year old daughter, we live on a fixed income and I have a high electric bill that I can not pay this month. I live in north Carolina. I have been to social services and they will not help saying I am right at the income level that they can not help, but they are not looking at my medical bills or my regular monthly bills. If you know of anyone that can help please email or call me. I live in cabarrus county north Carolina.

[Socgel]

I am disabled with four kids, including a nine year old child and a three year old child as well as a five year old daughter, we live on a fixed income and I have a high electric bill that I can not pay this month. I live in north Carolina. I have been to social services and they will not help saying I am right at the income level that they can not help, but they are not looking at my medical bills or my regular monthly bills. If you know of anyone that can help please email or call me. I live in cabarrus county north Carolina.