There are Virginia single parent grants available to low income families who meet the qualifications. These programs help you pay for the various expenses associated with raising a child which are often impossible to meet when you are trying to live on a single income.
First we will discuss the various programs being offered in the state that can provide you with free money you can use to purchase food and other necessities. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, TANF, is a catch all program that provides you with a monthly allowance that you can use to purchase groceries, clothing, furniture, and certain other necessities outlined by the program. This is only meant to be a temporary fix, as the name applies, so the average length for benefits to be provided is a period of 6 months.
If you are interested in Virginia single parent grants that can help you to purchase just food, then you may be a good candidate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP. This is the food stamps program of the past only it has been renamed and has experienced some significant improvements. This program uses a convenient debit card that is given a new balance every month that can be used to buy food products only, and there are restrictions as to the type of food as well. In addition you may also want to apply for the Emergency Food Assistance Program or WIC.
Besides simply providing your children with food and other necessities, you should also look into health insurance programs to keep them healthy. There are grant programs available for this purpose as well which can provide low income families with free or discounted health insurance.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services offers the Medicaid program which is available to most individuals and families with a significantly low income. FAMIS is another program that is unique to the state of Virginia that offers medical coverage for children. There is no enrollment cost for this program, but you may have to pay co-pays.
As a final suggestion, you may want to look into Virginia single parent grants that can help you afford a college education. In order to see what programs you may be eligible for, you should first fill out a FAFSA form. Beware of sites that want to charge you to fill out this form as it is a free service provided by the government. Your financial aid office will be able to tell you what grants you qualify for once this form as been turned in to them.
