Profiles Index
Controversy Surrounding Octuplet Mom Nadya Suleman
Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets in California on January 26, 2009 through the assistance of IVF treatments. Reaction to the children's birth has been mixed. Find out what the Suleman controversy is all about.
Dealing With Deadbeat Parents and Unpaid Child Support
What are the consequences for deadbeat parents who don't pay child support? And, realistically, what can do you about unpaid child support payments? Includes tips for dealing with deadbeat parents and links to child support resources in your area.
Federal Child Support Enforcement
Explanation of federal child support enforcement programs available to single parents. Includes links to each state's Office of Child Support Enforcement.
Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Can Help
Are you in need of social services and financial assistance? Find out how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can help you. TANF offers a combination of financial assistance and work opportunities, and it replaces the programs previously known as welfare.
Single Parent Statistics
Single parent statistics could surprise you. In fact, you may find that you have more in common with the "average single parent" than you thought. Find out what the current figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau tell us about the profile of the average single parent.
Visitation Transfer FAQ
Visitation transfer does not always go smoothly. That's why you need to be prepared ahead of time for a visitation drop offs and pick ups, including communicating with the other parent in advance about who will be responsible for transportation to and from the visit. In addition, consider using a neutral drop off location to make visitation transfer easier on all of you.
Q&A on How to File for Child Support
File for child support because it's your child's right to be supported financially by both parents. Learn what's involved and how to begin receiving child support payments on behalf of your children.
Consistent Co-parenting
Consistent co-parenting requires a lot of work and collaboration. Find out how you can be more consistent with your co-parent in several areas of your parenting, and how developing consistent co-parenting habits can benefit your children.
CoAbode Helps Single Mothers Find Roommates and Affordable Housing
CoAbode is a non-profit organization that helps single mothers find roommates and affordable housing in good school districts. The organization helps single mothers cut their housing costs in half. Participants also report having more free time and less stress.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 and its Impact on Single Parents
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 includes sections that directly impact single parents. Find out what changes you can expect and what you can do to voice your opinion.
The Child Support Protection Act of 2007
Funding for state-run child support enforcement offices was cut by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Find out how you can help restore child support funding by supporting the Child Support Protection Act of 2007.
Single Parents' Day
Single Parents' Day is March 21. Find out how this holiday began and what you can do to keep it going.
Passport Rules Every Single Parent Must Know
Learn which documents are required before you head to the passport office to apply for travel documents for your children. Also, find out what you can do if your child's other parent is not available to give permission before the application is processed.