Are there any programs in Baton Rouge, La that help women over 50 find affordable housing?
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Please move to Wisconsin or MN
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Call your department of public aid...often they offer assistance for low income individuals/ families
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Look up your State Housing Authority. They are the ones that can help you.
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Good luck!  Most of the apartment complexes in the Greater New Orleans that did not have extensive damage are packed with people and will not have any vacancies.  Your best bet would be to either look on nola.com in the classified section for apartments being rented by individuals or possibly under wwltv.com under the forums.  Also try craigslist.com
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Look up your state's Veterans' Administration number, probably in the capitol city. VA benefits are for vets and their survivors, but limited. They can help you. (Also try contacting your city's Senior Coalition, under Seniors in the phone book for suggestions). Medicare can help you, too. You just might have to consult with your family and find that extra bedroom for her! Good Luck!
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Their are special scholarships for older returning women. Talk to the financial aid office of the school(s) you want to attend.
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Contact some of the social services organizations in your locale and see if they can recommend any place for you.
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try the hud home program.  i believe there is a waiting list but it is probably the most popular
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Check with your local United Way, they should be able to set you in the right direction.
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Get your facts and information straight and well- organized- include names and dates whenever possible.\n\nPresent the information to the nearest TV station with an investigative or consumer help program. Even if they don't give it air time, they can still offer advice.\n\nLook in the community services section of your phone book- contact...\n- free legal aid\n- handicapped services\n- elderly services\n- United Way First Call For Help\n- Habitat for Humanity\n- anyone else that looks good\n- low-income housing programs\n\nIf either is a regular in a church, social or fraternal organization, or even a bar, let them know about the problems and see if they can help somehow.\n\nHOWEVER... let's be realistic here and face a couple uncomfortable points. \n- Low income. With that income it is unlikely that anyone will loan them any money.\n- It sounds like they were living 'off the grid' to some extent (wind/solar, apparently no insurance, etc.) This always makes it harder to get help when it becomes necessary.\n- Living in their own home may not be the best option for two disabled older people. For example, I don't think they would be at the front of the list for a donated home.\n- The father's age alone will work against him in getting some forms of help. Few programs will provide lots of money for rebuilding a house that he might not be able to stay in for a very long time.\n\nAsk for the dream, but be realistic and thoughtfully consider the options and any offers for help.\n\nGood luck!
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Try calling your local government assistance program. Like Medicaid or Medicare, or get social services involved.  You could also call a home-health nursing agency and they might be able to direct you to an appropriate agency.  Would your friend be willing to live in an assisted living facility,perhaps?  Good Luck!
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yes you can go to welfare and ask them what to do you. they will help you find a house that is affordable to you get food stamps if you need them and cash if you need that and they also have other resources that you can ask them about.
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Call the Housing Authority and find out what types are available.  Their are usually several different programs and they can give you information.
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Find the nearest womens shelter.  Go there and do not look back.  It is not an easy road, but it is life.   yellow pages.  Call a distress center.  Get out while you can.
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I know of an elderly woman who had a section eight appartment so I would say yes. Call your city's housing department and they will refer you to the right person to talk to. Have all your financial documents ready when you go talk to her. (tax returns, pay stubs, letter of employment, proof of unemployment or disability or whatever will help you qualify. ) good luck
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Well, if she is over sixty five she should qualify for medicare and medicaid, what would help manage her disability. She needs to prove that she doesn't have resources of her own, and she can keep her house, a car, and a wedding ring. Depending in different states there are different programs to help with housing, and of course "Habitat for Humanity" If you give more information about her condition and the state she is in, more helpful answers can be given.
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You can check with local churches and other community organizations.  If they can't help maybe they can steer you in the right direction.