Single Mother. What are my entitlements?

wolly_holly

Hello

I will be a single mother in 5 months.

What benefits am I entitled to from the state?

my lease expires at the end of August as the landlord is selling the house.. so I will also need somewhere to live. Does the sate provide accommodation for single mothers?

ps; I am currently not working

Thank you

Holly

Gatling

You will be entitled for single parent family payments .
And rent supplement .
Medical card .
You can apply for social housing but expect a long wait depending on where your living

That's it unless you return to work and claim FIS .

mp22

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/one_parent_family_payment.html

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/family_income_supplement.html