text: what is the best way to get help with child care for a single mother?   don't be ashamed to get help with state agencies like medicaid or welfare.  do whatever is best for the child.  whatever the situation is with the father at least report it to the child support enforcement agency so that its on record just in case there are future problems with him and you'll have that to hold over his head.  and if he were to die you'd get ssi as well.  there are a lot of opportunities for you, but of course i wouldn't know your situation.  just don't be ashamed to take any help you can.