Starting a new job, flexible working, self-employment and more – what you need to know as a single parent
Advice and resources for single parents
Advice and resources
Gingerbread is the charity for single parents in England and Wales. We provide expert advice and information so that single parents have the tools to support themselves and their children. And we offer a support network so that no single parent is ever alone.
Finding work when you’re a single parent can be challenging. We’ve put together some information and resources on the issues facing single parent job seekers. Our advice team is at the end of the phone if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Finding work
Help with benefits
Other support you may be entitled to if you’re a single parent with a health condition or a disability in the family
Finding childcare
Free childcare places for pre-school children, help with childcare costs and support for working parents
Training
Choosing the right type of training, getting help with costs and making time to study as a single parent
Your Gingerbread community
Make new friends at a local group near you, or chat with other single parents online
Child Maintenance Service (CMS)
Arranging child maintenance and using the Child Maintenance Service (CMS)
Looking after your wellbeing
Free resources to help you and your family keep fit and active, and online wellbeing sessions for single parents
Get in touch:
Contact Gingerbread’s dedicated helpline for single parents on 0808 802 0925 or talk to an adviser on webchat. Details and opening hours here
More information
Gingerbread’s information pages cover all the topics single parents ask us about. Use our filter and save features to quickly find what you need
Working in partnership
Gingerbread is proud to be working with City Bridge Foundation and DWP on this pilot scheme as part of the Next Steps project.