I am just wondering what other single moms out there did when their maternity pay ran out, mine runs out in 2 months and i plan on going onto social assistance for the time being...any other suggestions?

go back to work, and dont rely on others to take care of you. your child is your responsibility no one else's.

Run after the father of your child... not the govt...

I am not a single mother but my boyfriend (the father) does not make much money so we could not depend on just his income. at the VVVVERY end of my maternity leave (i budgeted horribly) i had to borrow $250 for my mother. i absolutely would not recommend this, and i know not every woman has this luxury. but i am a young mom (20 years old) and my mother wanted to see her daughter and granddaughter do well. I paid her back as soon as I got my tax return. I could not agree more with the other people saying go after the father. he has a responsibility too. you should not be the only one scared and not knowing how to do it alone!

I was a single mom and I worked for my money. It wasn't easy, but was better than looking for somone to support me.

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In the US we have maternity benefits through six or eight weeks, then unemployment is available. Apply for Aid to Dependant Children if it is there in your area. Now contact the authority to go after the dad to pay the support his is required to submit.