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“Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears, but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride.”
Parenting is not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. Families vary greatly – from the nuclear family to the single mom raising three kids on her own.
As a parent group, you have a unique opportunity to help support the single parents in your school and community by helping to provide for some of their greatest needs: connection, financial help, networking, and recognition.
Solo-parenting comes in many forms. There are moms and dads who are single due to divorce/separation, being widowed/a widower, or having never married. The challenges range from emotional distress and economic hardship to maintaining a household without the help from a partner. However, single parents are also incredibly resilient and some of the bravest, hardest working people around. Our suggestions need to be tailored to your parent group and to the single parents in your school. Take them as a starting point and develop them in conjunction single parents so you know that your support is as effective as possible.
Check out our five methods for supporting single parents and let us know if your parent group has a program for single moms and dads or if you are a solo-parent yourself!
Start a Group/Program for Single Parents
Note: It is advised not to have small groups of both single moms and dads together. Keep them separate in order to avoid issues of relationships developing when people may be going through very emotional, trying issues and mistaking a connection for a feeling of intimacy.
Parents Without Partners is the largest international, nonprofit membership organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. Provide Giveaways/Discounts
Want to include a donation to single parents as part of your fundraiser? We provide a pie chart as part of our online services so you can easily illustrate where your donated funds are going and who is benefiting. Take our online tour to learn more!
Provide a Monthly Schedule of Free Local Events
Create a Communication Network for Services
Raise $ for Scholarships
How is your parent group supporting single parents? Let us know on social (@thegetmovincrew)! |