extending beyond the limits of ordinary experience
Our Mission
To educate and empower individuals, families, and communities to foster responsible and accountable lifestyles through counseling and education
Challenges that Single Parents Face
Over 18,500,000 children in the U.S. lived with a mother or father. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020)
Half of all children in the U.S. live with a single parent (The Harvard Gazette, 2020)
Compared to children living in similar situations around the world, the U.S. children are 3 times as likely to reside in single-parent households (Pew Research, 2019)
Over 3,300,000 single mothers in the U.S. living below the federal poverty level have never married, 1,090,000 single mothers are divorced, 853,000 are separated, 333,000 have absent spouses, and 137,000 are widowed. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019)
Families with children headed by unwed mothers have a poverty rate of 31%. families headed by unwed fathers have a poverty rate of 15%. (National Women's Law Center, 2020)
Benefits for ChildrenBetter preparation for marriage as adults
More quality time with one or both parents
Better ability to adapt to life's challenges
Greater chance of financial backing, less chance for poverty
Better physical presence, more confidence
Emotional stability
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Motivation to increase average incomes
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Decrease crime rates and substance abuse
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Increased household incomes
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