The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works with property owners to offer reduced rent to low-income families. While subsidized housing assistance isn't limited to single-parent families, it's one of the most common rental assistance programs available to single mothers and their children.

The government gives funds directly to apartment owners, who then decrease the rent they charge to low-income tenants. This form of subsidized housing assistance is available for low-income families and individuals, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Low-income single mothers looking to participate in HUD's subsidized housing program should begin by looking for an apartment on the HUD website.

To find HUD-sponsored public housing in your area, contact your state's Public Housing Agency directly.
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. 

 Parenting on your own isn't easy. Here are 7 sources of assistance for single moms, including government help.

1. ORS - Child Support for Utah
2. Family and Friends
3. Community Organizations
4. Food Pantries 
5. TANF - Stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. 
6. WIC - Women Infants & Children 
7. Dial 2-1-1: There are a number of local sources of assistance for single moms that may not be widely known. To get access to these, try calling your state's local 2-1-1 hotline. United Way 

 Does parenting on your own leave you feeling exhausted? Burned out? Irritable ... even angry? You could be experiencing the symptoms of single-parent stress.

Tending to your own self-care requires you to acknowledge all of the different needs you're experiencing. More at www.verywellfamily.com

1. Physical self-care - Get enough rest, eat healthy foods, drink enough water, and exercise.
2. Emotional self-care - This type of self-care involves acknowledging your feelings and working through them. 
3. Relational self-care - This taps into your sense of social well-being. When you're in contact with others who care about you, your burden is lighter, and the challenges you're facing can be put into perspective.
4. Cognitive self-care - Often ignored, this type of self-care refers to your need to continue learning and growing. 
5. Spiritual self-care - This type of self-care broadens your sense of self concerning the rest of the world. This spiritual self-care may involve regular practices like meditation and prayer. You may also find that being out in nature helps.

  Resources and Links

• www.courts. 
• www.utcourts.gov/selfhelp/contact/ gov/ocap/ 
• www.utcourts.gov/howto/divorce/ 
• www.utcourts.gov/specproj/dived/ 
• www.utcourts.gov/howto/divorce/support.html 

Mountain Land Headstart: Empowering Children and Families to Succeed. We deliver our mission by promoting school readiness for children and self-sufficiency for families in need through quality services & community partnerships. 

Green House Center - Therapy for Adults, Teens & Kids. Overcome obstacles. Discover your purpose. Heal relationships.

 www.childcare.utah.edu/

Uglys Closet - Pleasant Grove, Utah 

For many Utah families who live in poverty, government assistance isn't enough. We provide clothing, household goods, and education to bridge that gap and help people build a better life. Find out how you can help.  https://www.utahgirlsloveyou.org/  

Google your state to find out more. Or click the link below for Utah. 

 The Center for Women and Children  Mission is to provide a caring, advocating, safe, and educationally based environment for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.  

The Center for Women and Children has been operating for 33 years and has two locations and administers several programs with the dedication of multiple full and part-time staff members. If you are needing help please reach out. 

24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-7233  https://www.thehotline.org/ 

24 Hour Crisis Line Toll-Free 855-992-2752  www.ywcautah.org/what-we-do/safety/