Single Parent Support Networks

According to the US Census Bureau, 35 percent of American families are led by a single parent. Being a single parent does not mean that you need to go it alone. Successful parents surround themselves with people who can pitch in when they need a hand or that they can turn to in times of crisis.

  1. National and State Support Groups

    • Parents without Partners is the largest international support group devoted to helping single parents be successful. Two single parents tired of feeling isolated by society established the group in 1957. Meetings for Parents without Partners can be found in the United States and Canada. Single and Parenting offers help and hope to parents that are raising their children alone. Meetings offer parents advice on topics important to them while providing a way to build friendships with other single parents. Support groups are located internationally.

    Support Group Directories

    • Singles on the Go is a resource for single parents who want to meet others like themselves. Parents can find events, support group meetings and social events that cater to the unique needs of single parents. The directory includes meetings by state and city. Meetup is a great way to find support groups. The directory of resources is available in most cities in the United States. Parents can find local spots to explore while meeting other single parents to share their experience with.

    Special Interest

    • Single parents of special needs children can find and acceptance at AGAPE Single Parents Special Kids support groups. The group is lead by Christian parents who know what it means to raise children with disabilities. The group offers messages of hope and inspiration as well as resources for special needs families. The Foster Parent Network promotes sharing and caring to strengthen single parents who choose to adopt a child. The national group has regular meetings both in person and online. The Network also has a curriculum available for those who wish to facilitate their own group.

    Online

    • Single Parents Network is an online group for every type of single parent. They offer discussion boards, a chat room along with a directory of events by state. Topics range from teen parenting to family fun to dating as a single parent. The group is free to join for all ages. Daily Strength is dedicated to providing single parents an anonymous place to chat about the topics that interest them. Their online chat rooms are separated by the topics they cover. Parents can join one or more group and ask and answer questions in a safe environment.

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