Resources for
single moms
Here at Single Mom Mindset, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive resources and support to single moms in Utah.
By addressing the unique challenges faced by single mothers and offering practical assistance, we aim to empower them to create fulfilling lives and build brighter futures for themselves and their children. Together, let us support and uplift single moms in Utah, because when we invest in their well-being, we are investing in the future of our communities. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that single moms in Utah have access to essential resources, such as financial assistance, housing support, educational opportunities, childcare assistance, career development programs, and emotional well-being resources.
We firmly believe that by providing these resources, we can help alleviate some of the burdens faced by single moms, empowering them to create stable and fulfilling lives for themselves and their children. We understand that single moms often face financial constraints, limited time, and a lack of support networks. Through our organization, we strive to bridge these gaps by partnering with local agencies, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of single moms.
Together, we aim to create a network of support that offers practical assistance, guidance, and a sense of belonging.
Head Start
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
WIC Utah
WIC is a nutrition program that helps families with healthy eating through nutrition education, providing nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and help accessing health care. These services are provided to low and moderate income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC.
Western Governors Academy
WGU created WGU Academy to provide a different, low-risk approach to early college success. While everyone can succeed in college under the right circumstances, over the years WGU learned that not everyone who wants to go to WGU is ready for a full course load and a six-month tuition plan.
YWCA Women's Shelter
Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. Our enduring belief is that better lives for women – all women – will lead to stronger families and communities.
UPSTART Kindergarten Readiness Program
Waterford Upstart is an effective, proven online early learning program with engaging software for children and coaching for the adults who support them.
Utah Medicaid
Medicaid is a state/federal program that pays for medical services for low-income pregnant women, children, individuals who are elderly or have a disability, parents and women with breast or cervical cancer.
CHIP Program
Well child exams, sick visits, prescriptions, dental, emergency room visits, hospital care, urgent care visits, eye exams, and other related services. There are no co-payments required for any preventive care (e.g. well-child checkups and immunizations).
Housing Vouchers
Section 8 housing choice vouchers are another option for very low income families and single moms to receive rental assistance in Utah. A portion of a residents rental expenses can be paid for by this government funded program. For question about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers call 800-955-2232.
Home Energy Assistance Training (HEAT) Program
The HEAT program helps households cover their utility bills to avoid shut-off, gain energy education to decrease the cost of utilities, and budgeting to reach self-reliance.
People Helping People
People Helping People, Inc (PHP) is a local grassroots 501c3 non-profit Employment Program dedicated to helping low-income women and single moms reach their full potential in the workplace. PHP helps families break the cycle of poverty by teaching low-income women how to earn an adequate income.
Interested in donating or sharing your skills and talents to strengthen single moms?