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friendshelpingfriends  

Missouri Listing Of Programs And Services To Support Families

Feb 6, 2011
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PittsburghMomma  

A Humble Request & Helpfull Info for people with kids/people who know kids (OR ANY ONE)

Jan 15, 2011

***FIRST I want to ask IF anyone drinks Coca-Cola Products,buys huggies products, or Pampers products and has no intentions to use the codes PLEASE if you would Email them to me.(I would love to use them,also I am helping another mother in my same shoes.) The codes will help us be able to help get our children diapers,wipes,ect. Please when emailing me the codes be sure that you DOUBLE check to make sure they are EXACTLY the same(correct), also please let me know if its a Coke code,Pampers Code, or huggies Code. Thank You!***

I see so many people on here have children or grandchildren and they need help in some way,shape, or form.I came to this site looking for help,I had to set aside my pride and do it for my child. Well in my search for ways to save money and make money or earn credits and so on, I descovered a couple I thought I should share. Maybe you are aware,maybe your not,and maybe you already participate, but then again maybe you do not. First I am going to tell you about Huggies reward programs:

Enjoy the Ride Rewards: In every package of Huggies Diapers, swim pants, Wipes and Pull-Ups marked with the yellow tag that says Enjoy the Ride Rewards(I have noticed tho sometimes that label is not on the packages but inside there is the code sticker) Inside the packages or on the outside of the package (If you buy a bulk box) they have a sticker with a code on it (Tubs of wipes have a grey printed code under the sulifane wrapper-sometimes its very hard to read sometimes its bold). These codes can be used to play instant win games on the enjoy the ride rewards site, they also can be donated to charities participating on the site and you can save the points to purchases prizes. You CAN NOT transfer points between members tho. You can also earn points from watching video clips on the site and by participating in polls. I have included a link to the site for you to check it out and join if you would like to (PLEASE see botom of the page for the link). I have played the instant win game and one a free package of diapers before.They DO NOT mail you diapers but they mail you a coupon for 1 FREE Pack of Diapers. Also Huggies has specially marked packages that offer to donate 2 diapers instead of 1 when purchased.(Huggies donates diapers to Diaper Banks to help families in need of Diapers, unfortunaely there is not many Diaper Banks around yet.)Every Little Bottoms helps provide diapers for families in need. If you are struggeling to diaper your child locate a diaper bank near you. I have included a link to help you locate one, It also will help you to locate food pantries in your area that sometimes can help with diapers also. Also to get a few free codes I included a link to Retail Me NOT (see bottom of page).

Now I am going to tell you about Pampers Reward Codes:

Pampers Gifts To Grow: This is another GREAT rewards progrom, it is similar to the Huggies program.The mother I am helping has saved and saved her points and has reedemed them for gift cards for Diapers.com, (Please read my previous post about Diapers.com and How I can help you save money on that site.) which she uses those gift cards to purchase diapers, and wipes.Personally I have never reedemed my points as I have never really purchased Pampers myself very often, and when I did I always traded the codes for Huggies codes.As of this morning I decided I would participate in both,but also help my friend. Gifts to Grow points are also located just like Huggies Enjoy The Ride Codes are. Gifts to Grow codes do however have Epiration dates, and they MUST be reedemed before they expire.The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you choose Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes for your growing baby.To start, simply collect the codes from all your Pampers purchases. To see the points add up in your account, just sign up with www.Pampers.com and enter codes on Gifts to Grow Rewards or on your mobile phone. After that, you can redeem your points for items in the Gifts to Grow rewards catalog.  Gifts To Grow Program    Gifts to grow program has been extended until December 31, 2012. (I have included a link for Gifts to grow at the bottom of the page.) Also for anyone just starting out (like me) I have found a site that has some codes to help get a good start. I tried these codes this morning and I earned about 300 points. Also check this site often because I have been advised that it gets updated from time to time. I included the link to this code site at the bottom of the page. Its called Retail Me NOT! (*REMEMBER codes can only be used ONCE if they come off a product, POINTS CAN NOT be transfered ONCE REDEEMED.)

Next I want to tell you about My Coke Rewards:

13 brands of Coke Products are participating, so grab your favorite Coke Products and enjoy. You can locate the codes under the cap, inside tear-offs on 12 packs, and on multi-pack wraps. Then join (or feel free to donate your codes to me to share with my friend) reedem your points. REMEMBER YOU CAN NOT TRANSFER POINTS once redeemed and you can ONLY USE the codes ONCE. I am still new to the site and have never reedemed any points.(I joined for a Free promotion thru SnapFish.) I do know you can ONLY reedem 120 points a week UNLESS they are bonus points. My friend loves the rewads for this program, she has won games for her oldest  son. She has also reedemed them for gift cards for Omaha Steaks and Nike.She told me about it and I decided I would start participateing in the My Coke Rewards the ONLY problem is I cannot drink soda, due to health issues and I dont buy Dasani water any more because it is too expensive (so I hope maybe to meet people who do drink Coke Products and can help donate their UN-used codes to me). At the bottom of the page I have included a link to thr My Coke Rewards site. There are 6 ways to use your points, which are: Rewards-Get a little something to brighten your day Browse catalog ,MCR Points Plus-Save using your points then pay the rest Save on deals ,Sweepstakes-With just a few points,you could win big Enter to win ,Support a Good Cause-Use your points to make a difference Donate your points ,Instant Win-Try your luck at winning on the spot Play to win now ,Donate to Your School-help students to be active learners find your school & donate

I have not found a site with Free codes being offered, except a few blog pages which offer them as a first come first served but they are not always updated and readers arent always honest and post that they used the code.So my best recomendation is to drink Coke Products or SHARE UN-used codes via Email (private message) DO NOT POST codes to the public.(UNLESS you know for a fact it is a multiple use code (like the Huggies Codes & Pampers Codes posted on Retail me Not.).

All these Reward program will be great help to those who can stick to it, collect codes ans save them to redeem for stuff you need/want or to gift. ALL of these are 100% FREE to join, and it cost YOU nothing to have your "gift" shipped to you.I hope this info can be of help to others. Feel free to ask if you have questions I will be happy to answer.

Thank You for Reading (and thanks in advance to anyone whom donates codess to me.) and Good Luck to everyone who participates, and to those who are going to join after reading this. ***REMEMBER ALL PRODUCT CODES (codes off the product) are ONE time use ONLY, ONCE redeemed they CAN NOT be transfered to another persons account!***

 
 
 

 

 Enjoy The Ride Rewards-Huggies link: https://enjoytheriderewards.com/default.aspx?c=us&bhcp=1 

"Every Little Bottoms" Locate a Diaper Bank or Food Pantry: http://www.huggies.com/en-US/promotions/everylittlebottom/diaper-help 

Retail Me NOT (Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards FREE Codes) link: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/enjoytheriderewards.com 

Pampers Village (Gifts to Grow) link: http://www.pampers.com/en_US/home/ 

Retail Me NOT (Gifts to Grow FREE Codes) link: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/pampers.com 

My Coke Rewards (Coke Products) link: http://www.mycokerewards.com/home.do 

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friendshelpingfriends  

Ulster County, New York Listing Of Services Available To Families

Dec 9, 2010

Caregiver, Grandparent, and Senior Support/ Jewish Family Services
• Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Support Group for Caregivers; Home-based senior support program; Volunteer Program assists Seniors.
http://www.jfsulster.org
338-2980

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock
 • Offers referrals to families looking for legal child care providers in Ulster County.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
331-7080

Child Support Enforcement/UC Department of Social Services
888-208-4485

Children’s Coordinated Services/UC Department of Social Services
• Intensive community-based program to assist families with child at-risk of out-of-home placement.
http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html#Children
334-5050

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
• Education programs and information on budgeting & financial education; food preparation & nutrition education; parenting & child development; 4-H club, special interest & after-school programs, Relatives As Parents Program.
www.cceulster.org
340-3990

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ulster County    
• Volunteers are assigned by Family Court to advocate for children in foster care. Seeking volunteer advocates to work with child and family. 
www.casaulster.org
339-7543  

Children and Family Services/UC Department of Social Services
• Adult Services; Child Protective Services; Preventative Services; Foster Care.
http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html#Children
334-5400; CPS-800-342-3720  

Day Care Unit/UC Department of Social Services
• Provides financial assistance to qualifying low income families, including teen parents and foster parents.
334-5489

Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education/UC Department of Social Services
• Broad range of services for infants and children with developmental and other disabilities.
334-5251

Family Court
340-3600

Family Services, Inc., Kingston
• Family Education Program-Provides in-home support for parents, support groups, parenting classes.
http://www.familyservicesny.org
331-5641

Jewish Family Services
• Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Support Group for Caregivers; Home-based senior support program; Volunteer Program assists Seniors.
http://www.jfsulster.org
338-2980

Mental Health Association, Inc.
• Education, advocacy, and support for parents & guardians of children with social, emotional, behavioral problems; Respite Program; In-home family crisis programs; Therapeutic Foster Care.
www.mhainulster.com
336-4747

Mid-Hudson Migrant Outreach Program
• Comprehensive child development and family support program for migrant farm working families.
http://www.newpaltz.edu/meop/bginfo.html
257-2950 

Ulster County Community Action (U.C.C.A.C.)
• Head Start Program, Family Outreach Food Pantry; Weatherization and H.E.A.P applications.
Kingston-338-8750; Ellenville-647-6061; Highland-691-8722

W.I.C. Supplemental Food Program/UC Health Department
• For women, infants, and children who qualify and are residents of NYS.
http://www.ulstercountyny.gov/health/WICsched.html
883-5259

YMCA of Ulster County
• Social, health, physical education and recreation services to the residents of Ulster County. School-age child care, nursery school, summer camps. Scholarships available for low-income families.
www.ymcaulster.org
338-3810

YWCA
• Advocacy, support, and education for women, children, and families. Early Childhood Learning Center; Pre-School; Family Court Children’s Center; Parenting Education Center; Teen Parent Services.
www.ywcaulstercounty.org
338-6844

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friendshelpingfriends  

Madison County, New York Emergency Cash Assistance

Dec 7, 2010

Temporary Assistance is a financial assistance program that offers temporary help to individuals and families on a short-termed basis until the household is able to achieve self-sufficiency. The programs are Family Assistance for families with minor children and Safety Net Assistance for individuals, childless couples, and households who have met their 60-month time limit.

  • Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible families in need that have minor children living with a parent or caretaker. It operates under the TANF guidelines with time limits of five years.
  • Safety Net Assistance (SN) provides cash assistance to individuals, couples, and families not eligible for FA due to time limits. Cash benefits are limited to two-year time limits. After two years, non-cash assistance vouchers are issued.
  • Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF) and Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provide assistance to families with crisis situations that are threatening the family such as: evictions, utility shut-offs, and diversion payments to sustain the household from applying for ongoing assistance.
  • Emergency Adult Assistance (EAA) provides emergency assistance to individuals on SSI with emergencies beyond their control, such as emergency housing, catastrophes such as fires and floods, and replacement of SSI checks if verified loss due to theft.

Getting Help

For more information please call us at 315-366-2211.

Application Process

How to Apply

  • When applying for assistance, you will be assessed to determine the reason for your visit and the correct program for which you need to apply. You will then be given an application, LDSS–2921 Statewide Application, for completion and scheduled an appointment to apply. If you have an emergency, the interview may be the same day as the assessment.

What to Expect

  • When you arrive for your appointment, you will be seen by an examiner. The examiner will review your application to ensure it is complete. The interview may take up to an hour.

Required Documentation

  • You will be required to provide supporting documentation. This documentation may include the following:
    • Proof of Identification - birth certificate, driver’s license, Social Security card
    • Proof of residency – landlord statement, lease, rent receipt
    • Proof of household expenses – utility bills, rent or mortgage,
    • Proof of all household income and resources – wage verification, bank statements, vehicles

Additional requirements for eligibility:

  • During the interview you will be asked to complete a voluntary "Domestic Violence Screening Form." This format provides the options to seek additional assistance if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence.
  • During the initial interview, all individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 will need to meet the requirements regarding the automated finger imaging system, unless they meet the exemptions of the program they are applying for.

When the interview is complete, you will be expected to see the following:

  • Support Collection Unit for completion of referral for child support and/or to establish paternity
    • Child Support Referrals are completed for all absent parents
  • Drug and Alcohol Assessment for referrals to the CASAC for treatment. This is conducted by the Adult Services Unit. An assessment for drug or alcohol is conducted on every individual over the age of 18
  • Employment Unit for assessment of employability or exemption based on individual needs
    • An assessment for employment is conducted on every individual between the ages of 18 and 60.
    • Individuals with a medically verified diagnosis may be exempt from employment activities.
    • Individuals able to seek employment will be required to meet all of the Employment unit rules and regulations.
  • Once the interview process is complete, the examiner will complete a referral to the Fraud Unit for a validation. This validation will include a home visit for verification that all information provided in the application is accurate.
  • The eligibility process may take up to 30 days for a determination to be made. Individuals that are single or a childless couple have a 45-day wait period.

Employment Unit

All applicants for and recipients of public assistance must participate in public assistance work activities assigned by the local social services unit. The applicant/recipient must be in compliance with the following:

  • Job Search
  • Job Club
  • Work Experience

Applicants for or recipients of public assistance may be exempt from work activities if they meet the following exemptions:

  • Ill or injured to the extent that they are unable to engage in work activities as verified with medical evidence
  • Sixty years or older
  • Under the age of 16 or under the age of 19 and attending fulltime a secondary, vocational, or technical school
  • Disabled or incapacitated – medically verified
  • Are needed in the home due to another member of the household requiring his/her presence due to a verified mental or physical impairment
  • Is pregnant, beginning 30 days prior to the medically verified date of delivery
  • The parent or other caretaker relative in a one-parent household of a child under three months of age

Additional Web Sites

Federal

State

County

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Starshine  

Dallas,Texas Open Arms Tansitional Home

Jun 16, 2010

CLICK HERE

For website

 The Mission of OATH, Inc. is to support program participants by providing emergency and transitional housing, professional development, life skills training and spiritual enrichment.

Open Arms Transitional Home, Inc,

(OATH, Inc.) is a 501c3 non- profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to at-risk youths and families.
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Starshine  

Temporary Assistance To Needy Families-Montgomery-Ohio

Mar 23, 2010

http://www.mcohio.org/services/jobandfamily/services/tanf.html

Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services administers Ohio Works First (OWF) which is the financial assistance portion of Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.  OWF was established to provide time-limited assistance to eligible families.  OWF provides cash benefits to eligible, needy families for up to 36 months.  The emphasis of OWF is self-sufficiency, personal responsibility and employment.  Applications and eligibility determinations for OWF are completed at the County Department of Job and Family Services.
 
What are the purposes of TANF?

    * To assist needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes;
    * To reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; and
    * Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
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AngelaS39  

About AngelaS39

Sep 17, 2009

Hello. My name is Angela Schreiner and this is my story: I am a married mother of two children that live at home and of two more children who are on their own. See we where homeless for about a yr and a half and now we are just getting back on our feet my husband had gotten sick recently with pneumonia and had missed work for a week and now we are getting behind on our bills. We owe a total of 512 dollars for rent and power and i am trying to get help with paying these two bills. See i have been looking for a job since i lost my job a little over a yr ago it is very hard to find a job right now and we had been doing great since Jan. of this yr when we found a trailer, but with my husband getting sick that has just put us behnd on the bills i went to my church to get some help but due to families who have had deaths in the family they where only able to help with $100 leaving me to have to pay the rest. I need a total of 512 dollars to finish getting my bills cought up any help would be greatly appreciated and you will have the many blessing from the Lord for helping.

                                             Thank you for hearing my story !!!!!!

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LILMAMA033104  

About LILMAMA033104

Dec 8, 2008

HELLO MY NAME IS CHRISTINA I HAVE JUST RECENTLY HAD A LITTLE GIRL ON THE 20TH OF NOV AND I HAVE 2 BOYS AND 2 STEP DAUGHTER SO CHRISTMAS IS VERY HARD THIS YEAR I AM MARRIED BUT HAD A BAD BACK INJURY IN 2005 AND MUST HAVE SURGERY ON THE 19TH OF DEC WE HAVE NOTHING REALLY FOR OUR CHILDERN THE BOYS ARE 2 AND 4 AND THE GIRLS ARE NEWBON,12YRS AND 14 YRS ANYTHING THAT WILL HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS

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mommy26  

hoping this helps

Oct 13, 2008

  Hello all.  As I am in the same predicament as several of you I don't have any cash to hand out but I know of different ways you can aquire aid.  I hope this is helpful.  Alot of states do an adopt a family for holidays if you are looking for presents for your children.  To get on lists call local churches, salvation armies, and even the department of human services.  The department of human services is a huge resource of help because if they can't help you they will refer you to other programs that can.  I didn't qualify for cash assisstance but they helped me find programs for gas grants, lower electric bills, locations of food and clothing banks in my area and alot more.  I hope you all find what you and your families need.  As far as getting out of debt, I'm still at a loss.  When I find a way out of that I'll let you all know. 

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samib108  

samib108

Sep 22, 2007

If you can help please check out my main web page....

http://members.aol.com/xfrjeannie/help.htm

I am a proud person, and this is something I very much hate to do, is ask for help.
I will go without before asking for anything, hence why i have lost more weight this last summer.
As some of you know, The children and I have been having a very rough go of it, the last few years,
and this last week has been the week from hell.
My hours at work have been cut, and I found out this month my pention has been cut off.
I have been looking for a second job, but have not had much luck.
We really need some help, as my check this week wont even
cover the cost of gas to go to work, let alone anything else. I very much hate to do is ask
If
anyone to help us out, you do not know what this would mean to me,
I even went down to try an file for FIA
(federal aid, just to get enough for food, and found out yesterday I was denied).
If there is anything you can do to help us out, you do not know what this would mean to the children and me.

Even if you can't help us
could you please keep us in your prayers.
Or if you know of anyone that you could share this website with, please do
I could really use these, and I feel I am on the last rung of my ladder.

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