AnswerYes, baby formula can be purchased at the supermarket. You can also buy it at Wal-Mart or on the internet.

AnswerAll baby formula attempt to replace breast milk. Some special kinds of formula are available if the baby has special dietary requirements. Basic milk based formulas are made from cow's milk. For those babies who are lactose intolerant, special cow's milk formulas are available. Soy milk formulas can be substituted both for lactose intolerant babies, or for babies who are raised to be vegan. The doctor may prescribe yet other specialty formulas for babies that do not tolerate soy or milk products.

AnswerThere is no funding specifically for single moms. There is federal funding for pursuing your education past high school that is based on need. To find out if you qualify, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - Complete the FREE application (FAFSA=Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which will include the information where you have applied AND been accepted. The information you provide will determine your eligibility, which will then be forwarded to the school. At the school, an aid package will be assembled, based on your eligibility. This package might include a Pell Grant, state funding, which varies from state to state, a federal student loan and/or work-study. You can accept/decline any of the money. "Scholarships" are funded by and awarded by the school or by a private entity, like a corporation or organization. While scholarships can be specifically designated for "a student from the Cleveland area" or a "student of Italian heritage," federal money cannot be specifically ear-marked. Federal funding for education is based solely on need; race, creed, gender, age, ZIP code, marital status, etc. -- none of that can be considered. So despite the push by the a variety of entities to have us all believe that there are benefits for single moms, there is no truth to the claims. Raising kids as a single parent isn't an issue when it comes to funding for higher ed.