I am turning 17 in may this year and my baby girl will be 2 years old in August, I would really like to get cash aid so my grandmother wouldn't have to pay for diapers and wipes anymore. I live in the los angeles county in California, I would like to know if there is a way to print out the form online and fill it out at home to take it in so your ready, since I have my baby and she doesn't like to sit still long and I know the wait is long in the offices

No, you have to go in so that they can tell you what you are eligible for and give you the appropriate paperwork. THen you take it home and fill it out, make copies of important papers that they would need, and get an appointment to come back. It's a long tedious process. A lot of welfare offices have day cares in them.

Are you still in school? Do you have a job? Does the father contribute?

Well I'm not in school, I was in an online school but they recently went down because they didn't have enough funds and the father is one of two people but my mother won't take me to get a test. And I do not have a job, I have tried to get one but no one is hireing, everyone I see is letting people go not hireing them.

If you're not planning to finish school then I would suggest at least getting your GED. It's usually $50-$100. Not expensive at all, especially for the freedom and opportunity that it offers you.

And you don't need your mother to take you to get the two potential fathers tested. You're not a kid anymore, you decided that when you have intercourse and made a baby. You are an adult and need to handle your responsibilities as an adult. Everything you do for the next 16 years will effect not only you but also your child. Go have them tested yourself. Your child needs to know who her father is. And he needs to be a responsible father. You guys need to work out visitation and or support.

And I can never buy the excuse that no one is hiring. I KNOW that there are places hiring. Here is a link to a Google search of "jobs in Long Beach, California". jobs in long beach california - Google Search There are 40,000,000 pages. Make a resume and cover letter, and email it to every job you see. Don't worry if you don't think you're qualified enough, if they see you fit then they will call you for an interview.

You haven't finished school, don't have a job, and don't know who you're baby's father is because your Mom won't let you. Grow up. Now's the time. Be responsible for your actions.

You need to make arrangements and be at the local Social Services first thing in the morning. This way any papers you may need filled out you can take back that day while still out.
Also some Social Services only handle a limited number of cases a day or only handle applications in the morning
SOME do allow applying with basic app online check your county Dept of social Services Google it.
Or check here for your county
Find Services

You will however Still have to make a few trips and having a child is no excuse. They could care less after all that is why most folks are applying and that is part of motherhood traveling and taking care of things with a child.

According to the info for CA DSS They do provide a program that while you are getting help assists you with education and a job as well as child care So maybe Ca is different from MD Ours makes you do a week long class and than basically says go get a job best you can and have proof you did 10 job interviews every week and if ANYONE even low paying offers you a job you MUST take it no matter if it will not even cover transportation and child care or rent You MUST take it and must work 20 hours a week or be seekign work.

So maybe they offer you all more out there


Let them know that you are supposed to pay your grandmother for food and provide rent (after all that is only right)


I am unsure of it is this way in Ca as it is in MD but here when you ask for help they will do the testing of both possible daddies and will than go after that man for support.
They pay.



As far as the excuses about the baby That is life as a Mother You learn to deal with your needs while still caring for a child
MANY people go to social services with babies and kids many have a play room BUT non where I live provides day care so you may want to ask a friend or grandmom to babysit while you do what you have to do. Again this is part of being a Mother juggling and multi tasking

I would really look into getting a GED since you are under age they will in fact NOT charge you in many states to get a GED.
It is a good thing to have though
You can also apply to go to a community college and get a work training grant and work get paid and get a education many times they have a family partner ship organization that will pick up teen moms take them to a place they will get parenting classes, GED classes (childcare transportation and lunch is provided) Maybe your state has something like this to help you get on your feet a bit.
Try doing a Google search for Teen mother programs for your county
Also look for a adult education center for more info on the education things
All these services are likely found with a Google search with your county and state added
Happy to help you if you need it
Good Luck

You could go to the website just use a search engine for 'cash aid and food stamps' (if u need food stamps also):) and download the form and they give you a choice of one you can fill out and then print or one you can print and then fill out.:)