Low-Income Resources in Alabama
Welcome to Money Fit’s Low-income resource list. There are different options organized into four categories: Food, Housing/Utilities, Child/Family Care, and Healthcare. Each resource has a brief description as well as contact information like a phone number and website URL.
We also provided an application for our Debt Management Program. If you’re struggling with debt, our nonprofit organization can provide the help you need to overcome financial burdens.
Use the following resources to determine if you qualify to receive financial assistance from a variety of programs.
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Food Resources
Alabama Department of Human Resources – Food Assistance Division
The Food Assistance Division administers the Food Stamp Program in Alabama. The Food Stamp Program’s purpose is to end hunger and improve nutrition by providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income households to help them buy the food they need for good health.
Address: Alabama Department of Human Resources Food Assistance Division 50 North Ripley St. Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: (334) 242-1700
Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/food-assistance/
Federal Resource – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
Housing and Utilities
Federal Resource – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Child and Family Care
ALL KIDS
Is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19. They provide benefits like immunizations and regular check-ups. Other benefits include sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, and dental care, hospitalization, mental health, and substance abuse services.
Phone: 1-888-373-KIDS (5437)
Website: ALL Kids Online
ALABAMA FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Family Assistance Program provides temporary financial assistance for needy families with a dependent child under age 18 (or age 19 if s/he is a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training) and whose income does not exceed established agency standards.
Website: Alabama Family Assistance Program Online
Crisis Services of North Alabama
The telephone helpline is composed of counselors that are trained to respond to such concerns as depression, loneliness, domestic violence, and suicide.
Address: CSNA PO Box 368 Huntsville, AL 35804
Phone: (256) 716-1000; toll free 1 (800) 691-8426
Website: https://csna.org/
Alabama Department of Human Resources
In order to reduce poverty in its communities, El-Ada Community Action works to better focus available local, state, private and federal resources to assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, gain access to new opportunities and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Address: Alabama Department of Human Resources – Center for Communications Gordon Persons Building, Suite 2104 50 North Ripley St. Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: (334) 242-1310
Website: https://www.dhr.state.al.us/
Alabama Department of Human Resources – Child Support Enforcement
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE or IV-D) Division is a joint Federal/State effort to help families establish paternity (when necessary), obtain orders for payment of child support, and secure compliance with child support court orders.
Address: Alabama Department of Human Resources Child Support Enforcement Division PO Box 304000 Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: (334) 242-9300
Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-support-enforcement-division/
Alabama JobLink
The Alabama JobLink services are your portal to services offered through the Alabama Career Center system. Job seekers can access a variety of services through Alabama JobLink.
Address: Alabama Joblink Montgomery Career Center 1060 East South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116
Phone: (334) 286-1746
Website: https://joblink.alabama.gov/ada/r/
Federal Resource – Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children that helps families by providing financial assistance to purchase healthy supplemental foods from WIC-authorized vendors.
WIC also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding information, and support as well as assists in finding healthcare and other community services.
Federal Resource – The Head Start Program
Head Start programs support children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment through a variety of services, which include
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Early learning: Children’s readiness for school and beyond is fostered through individualized learning experiences. Through relationships with adults, play, and planned and spontaneous instruction, children grow in many aspects of development. Children progress in social skills and emotional well-being, along with language and literacy learning, and concept development
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Health: Each child’s perceptual, motor, and physical development is supported to permit them to fully explore and function in their environment. All children receive health and development screenings, nutritious meals, oral health, and mental health support. Programs connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure that children are receiving the services they need.
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Family well-being: Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security. Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around children’s learning and development.
Federal Resource – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.
Healthcare Resources
SOBRA MEDICAID
SOBRA Medicaid is a health care coverage program that helps pay medical bills. This program is for children and teens under the age of 19 as well as pregnant women.
Address: Alabama Medicaid Agency PO Box 5624 Montgomery, AL 36103-5624
Phone: 1-(800) 362-1504
Website: SOBRA Medicaid Online
SENIORX
SenioRx is a program for Alabamians who are age 55 and older as well as persons with disabilities, who are diagnosed with chronic medical conditions requiring daily medication. The program aims to help people manage their chronic illnesses earlier and prevent more serious health problems later in life.
This medication assistance allows individuals to utilize their limited income for food and other important expenses.
Address: Alabama Medicaid Agency PO Box 5624 Montgomery, AL 36103-5624
Phone: 800-243-5463
Website: SENIORX Online
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Medicaid is a state/federal program that pays for medical and long-term care services for low-income pregnant women, children, certain people on Medicare, disabled individuals, and nursing home residents.
Address: Alabama Medicaid Agency PO Box 5624 Montgomery, AL 36103-5624
Phone: (334) 242-5000
Website: https://medicaid.alabama.gov/
Federal Resource – Medicaid
Authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Medicaid was signed into law in 1965 alongside Medicare. All states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories have Medicaid programs designed to provide health coverage for low-income people. Although the Federal government establishes certain parameters for all states to follow, each state administers its Medicaid program differently, resulting in variations in Medicaid coverage across the country.