Single parenting
Being a single parent can mean that you have the sole responsibility of bringing up your child/children. There may be times when you need a little help, advice or support and there are many organisations that can assist you:
- Gingerbread offers lone parents and their children practical and emotional support.
- For information on child maintenance support, please visit the Child Support Agency web site.
- If you want to find work, help is available through the New Deal for Lone Parents programme.
- As a working lone parent you may be entitled to the Working Tax Credit or the Child's Tax Credit. For further details and to apply on-line, visit the Inland Revenue web site.
- Information on maternity leave and benefits, social security benefits and entitlements can be found for parents on a low income at: Directgov.
This page was last updated on 02 November 2007
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