what kind of help can a single father get for help from the state and or government?

[bvfarrington]

we live in iowa. my son has raised his 2 boys that are 4 and 5, and pays child support for his daughter and has her whenever she wants to. he lost his job and is getting unemployment and food stamps. the mom is a worthless human being. his house payments are over $500. he's getting behind on everything. is there something the government can do to help him? he was getting $35. an hour. he's 31 and a good guy and father. but it seems like the good guys get jerked around the most.

[Drixnot]

If he is getting unemployment and food stamps then he IS getting government help.

Welcome to the reality of welfare. I recommend that he finds a job before the unemployment runs out... cash assistance (TANF) is even worse.

[tia]

Sorry, but if he was making $35 an hour, he should have had somewhat of a savings to tide him over during times of unemployment.

If he is getting unemployment and food stamps, then he is getting all the assistance that he is "entitled" to.

[lowdonkey175]

Has he gone to child support enforcement and make an official request to modify the order. They are required to help either parent upon request, by federal law.

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