Nearly two million mothers are single in United state and a third of them live below the poverty line. To avoid over-indebtedness, aid exists. Too often unrecognized, they nevertheless allow you to breathe, to take a breath of oxygen and to limit breakage.
Often, single mothers do not know, dare or are ashamed. However, the social workers of your CAF will help you in the best possible way and with kindness . So, from RSA to CMU via FSL , here is a list of the different aids that can be brought to you.
Please note that the above amounts are fixed and therefore vary depending on your situation.
One-off help …
In case of financial problems or simply because your budget is fragile, know that a loan from CAF can be granted to you , on simple request and presentation of a quote.
The best-known example is that of the parent who finds himself, overnight, with nothing. There is then a non-refundable loan , it is that of the purchases of first necessity . The ceilings will be issued to you by a social worker. It is granted by the Social Action Commission (CGOS) of your CAF.
A 0-rate loan for single mothers grants to you , and will be repayable between 6 and 36 months. Again, you will have to present a quote and justify your purchase.
… to annual aid
For annual aid, if necessary, you could receive a VaCAF program by post (when CAF finances part of your vacation), as long as you receive at least a Family Allowance and under conditions of resources.
The Christmas bonus, for its part, is not systematically renewed, although it has been since 1988. If you do not receive the RSA, the amount will be fixed: 152.45 dollars . Alone, with 1 child, it will be 228.67 euros, 274.41 euros for two and 335.39 euros for three children.
Regarding the Re-entry School Allowance (ARS) , the resource ceilings are wider. And those for the start of the 2018 school year will be announced in the coming weeks. Last year, it was 364.09 euros for 6-10 year olds, 384.17 euros for 11-14 year olds and 397.49 euros for older children (15-18 years old).
Finally, associations such Have no fear, have no shame and think of yourself! Insecurity is not inevitable and, although you may feel that you will never see the end of it, never forget that you are beautiful people , human beings and not “human beings”. . Always see the glass half full rather than half empty and move on!
