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The charity supporting single parent families to live secure, happy and fulfilling lives
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Popular advice topics
Making arrangements
Contact arrangements
Setting up contact with your child's other parent.
Child maintenance
How to claim child maintenance and receive payments.
Legal help and responsibilities
Understand your rights and responsibilities as a single parent.
Splitting up
Support for your child
However your child responds to family changes, support is out there.
Support for you
How you can look after yourself after separation.
Money
Benefit calculators
Find out what benefits you’re entitled to.
Child maintenance
How to arrange child maintenance and get the right calculation.
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See if you're eligible for any grants with our grants search.
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Membership is free brings lots of great benefits, including a monthly newsletter, offers and discounts, and opportunities to meet new people – all tailored to single mums and dads.
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Our forum is a safe and supportive online space just for our single parent members. Speak to people who understand or browse for tips to overcome common challenges.
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We have Gingerbread groups around the country, where you can meet other single parents for support, friendship and local activities. See where your nearest group is.
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