Financial Help for Single Moms or Independent Mothers Living in New York

The state of New York enjoys the prominence of its capital city in terms of global financial success.

Unfortunately, many New Yorkers are not spared from the crisis brought by global economic downturn.

Not surprisingly, single mothers and those with little or no education fared worst.

In a bid to cushion the impact of recession, the state of New York provides a number of safety net programs to help alleviate their struggle with life’s challenges.

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1NEW YORK FAMILY ASSISTANCE

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New York Family Assistance (FA) provides temporary cash assistance to very needy families with children under the age of 18 as well as pregnant women. FA operates under federal TANF guidelines.

As a condition of eligibility, each person who applies for or is receiving FA, is required to comply with federal work requirements to receive FA benefits.

The maximum monthly benefit for a single mother of two with no income living in New York City is $789 — the highest among the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.

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FA is one of two programs providing temporary cash assistance in New York. The other is Safety Net Assistance (SNA), a New York State program with no federal participation.

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How Much Do You Pay For a Nanny?

Nanny wages vary across the country and depend on experience levels and whether you provide housing. Are you trying to figure out how much to pay your babysitter or nanny? It’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the most qualified applicants, but you also don’t want to overpay – a night out is already expensive enough! Use the table to compare rates nearby, then check out more tips below to set a rate for your babysitter or nanny.

The national average gross weekly salary for full time live-out nannies is $705. For full-time live-in nannies it's $652 — not a huge difference, though their job responsibilities tend to be more expansive and include household work.

Here's where it can get tricky, the number of hours. The government mandates nannies working more than 40 hours in a 7-day week get paid overtime which is normally 1.5 times your nanny's hourly rate.

Top Cities	Rates based on 2 children with light housekeeping
NY/NJ/CT Weekly Rate	Live-in $650	Live-out $700
Atlanta, GA		$12.67/hr
Austin, TX		$12.17/hr
Baltimore, MD		$12.08/hr
Boston, MA		$14.92/hr
Charlotte, NC		$11.58/hr
Chicago, IL		$12.92/hr
Cleveland, OH		$10.83/hr
Columbus, OH		$10.33/hr
Dallas, TX		$12.17/hr
Denver, CO		$11.92/hr
Detroit, MI		$10.67/hr
Hartford, CT		$12.42/hr
Houston, TX		$12.00/hr
Los Angeles, CA		$14.25/hr
Miami, FL		$12.42/hr
Minneapolis, MN		$11.50/hr
New York City, NY		$15.00/hr
Philadelphia, PA		$12.50/hr
Phoenix, AZ		$11.08/hr
Portland, OR		$11.83/hr
San Diego, CA		$12.00/hr
San Francisco, CA		$16.00/hr
Seattle, WA		$13.67/hr
Tampa, FL		$11.25/hr
Washington, D.C.		$13.58/hr

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Filipina ‘baby whisperer’ flourishes in New York

Ruby Sibal known as the ‘baby whisperer’, is a newborn care professional and the founder of Beyond Baby Care LLC, currently located in New York City. Originally from the Philippines, Ruby’s grew up working in her family’s floral business, but has also enjoyed a diverse career path that included event management, make-up artistry and working for an airline. 

Ruby's expertise in baby care, including infant massage, is cited in Mamaviews.com, the well-known newborn/baby care website in the United States. Her clients are all praises of her, dubbing her as the Mary Poppins of the baby nurses. Sibal’s clients range from pediatricians, first time parents, women who have delicate pregnancies or had C-sections, and others who want to have someone assist them in caring for their delicate infants. READ MORE

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