Interview with soc services tomorrow for assistance

**sahm2boys** · 11-08-2010, 11:08 PM

Ok

i have my first interview with social services tomorrow..i applied for TANF..food stamps, fuel assistance and medicaid....

husband is clearing $298 a week with unemployment..takes 4 checks to pay rent...

i got my id my social security card
social security statement
the kids b.c. and social security cards
marriage license
lease
utility bill...electricity said turn off notice
comcast bill
geico bill
unemployment paper work
child support receipt
it asked for proof of income from terminated employment..didnt have current pay stubs or deposit slips but i have some from the summer and sept.
loan paper work
water bill
i wrote out a list of bills amounts and due dates

any words of advice
i have never filled..dont know what to expect..really need the food stamps and fuel assistance and insurance i dont know how to stress to them how important it is...i went in 2 weeks ago and filled out the app. and got a call...and i assume i was considered not needy enough to be expedited..i called 4 times and left msgs with my case worker...her vm states she returns calls within 24 hours...in two weeks i have never been called back..i have spoke with a few local ppl on food stamps who stated they were approved for food stamps on the spot.

**Palooka** · 11-08-2010, 11:26 PM

I hope you receive everything you need to get you through this hard time.

**Menifeemom** · 11-09-2010, 12:00 AM

The first time I went in when my hubby was out of work two years ago I felt like I got nowhere. I really didn't think they were going to help me either. The second time I got the Food Stamps, but couldn't seem to get the medical for my kids. Then we had an emergency with my youngest and I told the hospital that I had filled out paperwork and never heard back. I don't know what they did but the next week the kids were on the program and all the bills were paid. I hope you have good luck too.

**frugalfranny** · 11-09-2010, 01:58 AM

Good luck..........hope you get everything avail.

Only advice I can give......Be patient and if this fails, check with some churches and your local util. ..........also food banks. One of our utilities has an assistance program that can be used during the cold months.

**freebs** · 11-09-2010, 08:22 AM

You go girl!! you can do it! I applied 10-18 and now am receiving $210 a month! I did a phone interview, sent in all my stuff and they called 4 days later and gave me my total!

**frugalfranny** · 11-10-2010, 02:16 AM

Be sure to let us know how it turned out.............

**sahm2boys** · 11-10-2010, 08:11 AM

its funny how things worked...
at first didnt look so well..then at the end we got health insurance on the kids and food stamps $400 a month ..thought it would have been more since someone we know has a smaller family and gets more..but im not complaining every little bit helps

**frugal is fun** · 11-10-2010, 08:25 AM

Thats great news!

**freebs** · 11-10-2010, 08:32 AM

great job!

**Sassyclass** · 11-11-2010, 11:39 AM

So glad to hear you are getting the help you deserve.

Cat

**Nana2two** · 11-12-2010, 12:45 AM

The medical is a blessing in it's self. Just takes something small to add up. Congrats on the Food stamps. Im all for people that need them should get them. Prayers were answered.

**Palooka** · 11-12-2010, 01:12 AM

Glad you got the help you needed.

**frugalfranny** · 11-12-2010, 02:02 AM

Glad you got some help........anything will help.

Don't forget the food banks if the food stamps won't quite do it.

**sahm2boys** · 11-12-2010, 07:43 AM

i am still couponing with the food stamps
we have unemployment and something extra for now..

i went grocery shopping with the food stamp card wed...i went to target and got $130.00 worth of food and stuff...$18 oop and $57 on FS..then kroger i got $180.00 with $11 oop and $90.00 on FS

2 more weeks to go with almost $300.00 on the card..i feel that part will work out..
my freezer, cabinets and refridge have a good stock now