WomensLaw.org was founded in February 2000 by Elizabeth Martin with the help of a group of lawyers, teachers, advocates, and web designers who were interested in seeing the power of the Internet help survivors of domestic violence. In 2002, WomensLaw.org added a confidential Email Hotline to offer direct support to survivors, their advocates, friends and family members. …
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Free Legal Counseling for Caregiver Questions in Austin Texas
The Texas Kincare Taskforce, housed within the Health Law Program at TLSC, provides access to free legal counseling to address relative caregivers’ questions. The Project supplies caregivers with legal tools and advice to navigate the healthcare, human services and school systems for minor children in their care. The people at Kincare Taskforce work to accurately…
Austin Texas Work-Study Program: Medical Field
Capital IDEA is a sponsorship program that provides both school and employment. Similar to a traditional scholarship program, Capital IDEA offers financial support to adults pursuing higher education. Two important distinctions set Capital IDEA apart from a standard scholarship program: our mission, and our methods. – Difference 1: A Mission Focused on Employment Our mission…
Subsidized Child Care in Austin TX at Workforce Solutions
An article about childcare assistance, as published at Working Austin When Tiare Marshall, a native Alaskan, moved to Texas with her now ex-husband in February 2011, she didn’t know anyone. In November 2013, Ms. Marshall relocated from Dallas to Austin after her separation to begin a new life as a single parent. When the former stay-at-home…
The Jeremiah Program … Single Mother Assistance in Austin TX!
The Jeremiah Program is opening a branch in Austin! Home The Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Our two-generation programming provides the support necessary for low-income single mothers and their children to move into a life of economic independence. Our…
This Austin Texas Ministry will help you get a car ASAP!
This is another amazing resource here in the Austin TX area! It is called Workers 2 Work. Workers2work.org Their mission is to give the working poor a leg up into the middle class by lending them vehicles while they save money, gain personal finance skills, and attend to their spirituality. If accepted into the program, you…
Scholarship & Mentorship Program for College Degree in Austin TX
Since 2012, PelotonU has offered a higher education pathway that blends online education and in person mentorship. It provides students flexibility to study on their own time, opportunity to avoid debt, and exposure to experiences outside the classroom to broaden ongoing learning. Students come to the PelotonU office at Center 61 for mentorship, tutoring, and…
Getting Healthcare for Your Child without Insurance
As posted on spaoa.org/blog By: Alecia Stanton Most parents dread the days they have to rush their child to the doctor. This can be an even bigger cause for worry when you don’t have health insurance for your child. Make sure you know how to get your child the care they need, at a price…
How is TANF different from “Welfare”?
As posted on spaoa.org/blog By: Alecia Stanton While most have heard of the term “welfare”, many are unaware of the program it is actually referring to, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF. Still, a very large percent of people do not quite know what welfare or TANF is. If you are a single parent…
Top 7 Places to Find Assistance
As posted on APAOA.org spaoa.org/blog Life as a single parent presents many challenges in unexpected areas of life. There a large selection of organizations that seek to help and present solutions to those struggling and in need. A variety of nonprofits exist which may be able to assist you: 1. Help a Mother Out Dedicated…
Resource Guide
The Resource Guide is a Travis County, and surrounding area, massive list of resources for everything and anything you could think of.
Abigail Network 