Women and Children | B.E.T.H.E.L. Cares

Christmas Assistance

We do not offer Christmas Assistance to women and children who are not actively participating in our Fresh Start for Single Mothers Fall - Winter 2008 program. We have served 528 families and 952 children over the years. We simply cannot open up this benevolence to the public due to the volume of families we serve already.

Women and Children’s Helpful Info & Links

Social Service Programs

Find Helpful Local Programs In Your Area

http://national.unitedway.org

(Fill in your zip code to find your local United Way)

or call United Way 211 Hotline for helpful referrals in your area.

Covering Kids And Families

encourages parents of non-health insured children to call toll free:

(877) 543-7669 (877-KIDS-NOW) to find out if your children are eligible.

Stroller Strides helps moms make strides in fitness, motherhood and life by providing a unique fitness program, free playgroups and mom’s night out events. The fitness program incorporates both the baby and a stroller to help moms get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with their baby all at the same time. All aspects of Stroller Strides bring together a group of parents who are going through the same amazing and exhausting experience of living with a baby. It provides a great support system where everything, including fitness, is so much easier. Stroller Strides is nationwide, so by visiting www.strollerstrides.com, you will find almost 800 class locations for your family/friends to choose from.

Earned Income Tax Credit

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96456,00.html

Housing Opportunities Made Equal HOME

Serving The State Of Virginia

Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc. (HOME) is a comprehensive housing counseling and fair housing organization whose mission is to ensure equal access to housing for all persons through counseling, education and advocacy. Founded in 1971, HOME offers a wide range of services designed to foster self-sufficiency and help people find and keep the housing that meets their needs.

There is no charge for any of HOME’s services.

http://www.phonehome.org/index.htm

804-354-0641 / help@phonehome.org

Housing:

Search for your local Habitat affiliate office near you. They will give you information on how to apply for ownership of a Habitat for Humanity house.
www.habitat.org

Search by state for the public housing/Section 8 offices in your area.
www.housingcenter.com

Info on how to buy a HUD home and list of states where homes are for sale.
www.hud.gov

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders 1-800-931-2237

ANRED 541-334-1144

www.eatingdisordersonline.com

www.edreferral.com

www.1-800-therapist.com / 1-800-843-7274

Rader Programs 1-800-841-1515

www.raderprograms.com

rader@raderprograms.com

Domestic Violence