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Single Mom Raising Two Teen Daughters Memphis: local programs and next steps

If housing is unstable, contact Dorothy Day House first and ask about family shelter intake or referral steps.

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Programs to contact

1

HER Faith Ministries

Nonprofit

Faith-based housing support with counseling and recovery referrals for women; contact to discuss safe housing options and family support. Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-901-324-3705
2

Free the People Non Profit

Nonprofit

Domestic violence shelter, 24/7 hotline, and free legal help for survivors seeking emergency housing and protection; call for intake.

3

CAFE Idlewild

Nonprofit

Child-focused supports including SNAP/EBT help, Head Start enrollment, and childcare aid for low-income families; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
4

Hannah's Hope - Unplanned Pregnancy Support

Nonprofit

Pregnancy support offering WIC referrals, immunizations clinic links, and parenting resources for new moms; schedule counseling or intake.

Open provider page +1-901-327-5560
5

El Shaddai Mission Outreach Center

Nonprofit

Community outreach offering SNAP enrollment assistance, childcare aid and housing referrals to stabilize families; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
6

C.O.P.E.

Nonprofit

Family services with SNAP/EBT enrollment, childcare support and recovery referrals to help parents access benefits; apply online or call for intake.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
7

Single Mother Assistance - Memphis

Nonprofit

Local listing of Memphis single-mother resources covering housing vouchers, DV shelter options, and clinics for children; browse options and apply online.

Open provider page +1-529-276-8248
8

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder - HER Faith Ministries

Nonprofit

Community health and recovery services connected to HER Faith Ministries with clinic and immunization referrals; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-800-640-4636

Recommended next steps

  • If housing is unstable, contact Dorothy Day House first and ask about family shelter intake or referral steps.
  • Call HER Faith Ministries about emergency food, rent, utilities, clothing, and support for women with children.
  • If there is domestic violence or crisis at home, contact Free the People for safety planning and housing support.
  • Ask CAFE Idlewild about parent counseling or family resilience support, even if your teens are older.
  • If pregnant or parenting a baby, contact Hannah's Hope for supplies, counseling, and resource navigation.
  • Ask El Shaddai Mission Outreach Center about food, clothing, shelter assistance, and health or counseling referrals.
  • Contact C.O.P.E. for single-family household support, mentoring, food, and basic needs help.
  • Use the Memphis single-mother assistance page to identify DHS benefits such as SNAP, TANF, TennCare, and child-care help.
  • Keep IDs, birth certificates, proof of income, lease, utility bills, and school documents ready before calling programs.
  • If one program is full, ask directly for a warm referral to another Memphis family-service provider.

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