I live in Jackson, Ms. and I am wondering what I need to do to apply for housing assistance?
rainbowglowgirl asked: I am only 19 years old, 4 months pregnant and not employed, but I attend college full time (I am on financial aid). My boyfriend(father of my child) is working a minimum wage job. We are not currently living together, but after the baby comes we would like to get a place [...]
why do people assume that those on government assistance don’t work?
linz_b asked: i have read many questions here where people are asking for advice on how to go about applying for welfare, food stamps, medicaid, etc. a lot of times i have been appalled to read the hateful responses telling them to “get a job.” a great deal of these people DO work, but just [...]
Can my wife apply for assistance if we are separated?
Joseph M asked: My wife and I were recently separated. We are not legally divorced or even legal separated, because I have not set up residence yet. She is in a panic right now and wants to apply for everything that the government has, because I guess she thinks I’m going to suddenly stop supporting [...]
Anyone ever work in a government agency call-center?
Walking on Sunshine asked: I’ve interviewed for a position in a government call-center - the job basically entails answering questions and assisting people who’ve applied for cash benefits (government assistance - food stamps, medicaid, etc.) and I’m wondering if anyone has ever worked for an agency like this. If so, what did you like/dislike [...]