pregnancy-related help

asalam alaikum sisters,
we recently found out that we are pregnant.. it was unplanned and unintended, but i am still happy with the pregnancy because it's a blessing from Allah.   the only thing is my husband and i are both still students in college and can barely support ourselves.  my husband has 3 years left for his pharmD degree inshaAllah, and i got accepted to start in the fall also. but i'm more concerned about him finishing school than me because he will be the future provider for our new family, so i definitely want him to continue and finish on time.  i'm trying to find a job, i've sent my resume to so many different places but no one even calls me back.  our families don't know yet and we are pretty sure there will be little support from their side because of family problems going on right now.  so we are probably all on our own in this pregnancy.

my question is.. does anyone know about help for low income pregnant women - ie, assistance from others.. like assistance from the government, state programs, masjids, etc?  i've already got medicaid covered.  i am in new york.  but i don't know about any other programs or people that can help me. 


Edited by aamna

If you need rent, food and other help.  My Church helps no matter what religion you are and they are not to proselyte to Muslims.  If you need help.  I can get you the name of the local Bishop in your area.  We have food stores, help with everything from diapers, formula and clothes.  I know a woman who belongs to an evangelical group that is getting aid without being a member and I know we send alot overseas in partnership with Muslim organizations.  They will help you budget your income and cover the essentials.  They can't help with loans or car payments but they will help with Utilities, Rent, etc.  Its worse for Members to use, because we're still expected to pay our tithing and do volunteer hours to help the Church.  That would not be expected of you.

 

aamna wrote: asalam alaikum sisters, we recently found out that we are pregnant.. it was unplanned and unintended, but i am still happy with the pregnancy because it's a blessing from Allah.   the only thing is my husband and i are both still students in college and can barely support ourselves.  my husband has 3 years left for his pharmD degree inshaAllah, and i got accepted to start in the fall also. but i'm more concerned about him finishing school than me because he will be the future provider for our new family, so i definitely want him to continue and finish on time.  i'm trying to find a job, i've sent my resume to so many different places but no one even calls me back.  our families don't know yet and we are pretty sure there will be little support from their side because of family problems going on right now.  so we are probably all on our own in this pregnancy. my question is.. does anyone know about help for low income pregnant women - ie, assistance from others.. like assistance from the government, state programs, masjids, etc?  i've already got medicaid covered.  i am in new york.  but i don't know about any other programs or people that can help me.

Bismillah,

Congratulations!  If you need moral support or pregnancy/baby advice, we have plenty of that right here.  If you need a specific thing, people here have suggested setting up a baby profile (I know that's not the exact name!) at Target or Walmart with a list of things you need so that maybe people on this forum could send it to them and you would pick it up at the store near you.

Peace

Bismillah,

Congratulations!  If you need moral support or pregnancy/baby advice, we have plenty of that right here.  If you need a specific thing, people here have suggested setting up a baby profile (I know that's not the exact name!) at Target or Walmart with a list of things you need so that maybe people on this forum could send it to them and you would pick it up at the store near you.

Peace

Salaams:

Great idea Sister Herji! Do set it up at the store of your  choice, a forum baby shower!

Assalamu Alaikum:

This is a great idea. That way you can share what you get, always fun, and we can be anonymous, good for us....