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How do I apply for housing assistance and what is required?

My husband and I are getting a divorce. I have a three year old daughter and I am not going to be able to make it. Section 8 housing has been suggested, but I don't even know where to begin. Money is tight and it is certaintly not the best time to be doing this, but I believe it will be a success with a strategy.

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1. You go to your county social services department and apply. You need your income records and the court order regarding your daughter and child support. They will let you know if you qualify for both section 8 and food stamps. You will also need your ID and your daughters birth certificate and social security card.
2. There are long waiting lists for Section 8 housing in many areas of the country. You can start with the HUD website. http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm There is a lot of info there. Good luck, I hope this helps.
3. Work two jobs and ask for child support in your divorce. If that's still not enough, get a roommate. Look into programs for home purchases with little or no money down. I wish people would support themselves. I did, single with a child and no welfare, wic, child support, etc. If you're worth a crap, you don't want your daughter growing up around the "type" of people in Section 8 housing anyway. If you aren't, leach off of everyone else.
4. You need to contact the Housing and Urban Development Department. There is a waiting list, but you can see if yo qualify and get on the list.