This is an interesting organization for sure, not to mention really useful.
Parents withour Partners is a voluntary organization that is now the largest internation, nonprofit membership organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children.
Their mission is to provide single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. For the minor children of single parents, it offers them the opportunity to meet peers living within the same family structure and thriving. No more standing out in the crowd or feeling isolated because they are part of the single parent family
This groups welcomes all single parents. Understanding that there are many problems in bringing up children alone, contending with the emotional conflicts of divorce, never married, separation or widowhood. This organization provides real help in the way of discussions, professional speakers, study groups, publications and social activities for families and adults. Through the exchange of ideas and companionship, we hope to further our common welfare and the well being of our children.
The organization was founded in 1957 in in New York City by two single parents: Jim Egleston, a non-custodial parent, and Jacqueline Bernard, a custodial parent. They felt isolated from society because of their marital status, and decided to form a mutual support organization. Following their first newspaper advertisements directed to “Parents Without Partners”, 25 single parents attended the first meeting in a Greenwich Village church basement. Later, media attention brought inquiries from all over the country.
The site has a tonne of online resources, with helpful tools and tips that may help a lot of a little.
Any single parent may join one of the many chapter around the US and Canada; they may be male or female, custodial or non-custodial, separated, divorced, widowed or never married. The member-at-large membership is offered to any qualified individual. Membership age ranges from 18 to 80. Visit their website to learn more.
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