Single Parents
Let all that you do be done in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:14
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Self-care and self-love is the key to changing everything in your life. When her son was 6 weeks old, Liz found herself crying on the bathroom floor. Through some necessary internal work, she went from being an overwhelmed new mom to one that put her well-being first and as a result, positively changed her life and benefited her entire family. Her journey to advocating for mothers to love themselves and engage in non-negotiable self-care began when she started blogging about her surprising unhappiness as a new mom, how she made her self-care the priority, and how she stopped being a martyr in the home. Her blog turned into a top-rated self-help podcast and speaking career and she’s now impacting moms and caregivers of all backgrounds all over the world.
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Single Parent & Family Resources
Single parents are under considerable stress because the weight of trying to be both parents falls upon them. Discover sources to support single parents on Craving Sobriety.
A listing of organizations, and resources that provide advice, help, and therapy is provided below. No endorsements or recommendations are intended. This listing is for informational purposes only. It is up to you to determine appropriate professional care.
*Don't forget to check out our page on finances for tips on how to build wealth no matter what your circumstances. Our marriage and family Page also has resources that single parents can use.
Single Mom
http://www.singlemom.com
Single moms can find dating and relationship advice, tips on how to live on a budget, how to eat and live healthy and valuable parenting advice. Single mothers also find help, tips and resources on financial aid for education, scholarships, grants, loans, information on support with basic necessities, affordable housing, assistance and health care, child care, child support and legal information, and many more.
The Life of a Single Mom
https://thelifeofasinglemom.com/
In their efforts to ensure that no single mom walks alone, it is their mission to see that every single mom is connected to a group in her area. They have worked to launch or improve thousands of single mom support groups across the nation. They are a hub for all things single parent and single parent-ministry related, offering a barrage of resources and services for single moms and those who work with single moms.
Single Moms Planet
https://singlemomsplanet.org/courses/Neferteri Plessy is a trailblazer for mom entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. A sought-after motivational speaker, Neferteri has coached over 5,000 women into living their best life now. As the founder and CEO of Single Moms Planet, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, she has developed programming, events and resources which have not only uplifted and inspired thousands of mothers, but also celebrated their amazing achievements.
Hire My Mom
https://www.hiremymom.com
HireMyMom is on a mission to make the hiring process easier and more affordable by connecting small businesses directly to talented remote workers.
Mom To Virtual Assistant
https://www.momtovirtualassistant.com/about
Are you a stay-at-home mom that wants to learn how to make an income? Or maybe you are a working mom and you are tired of the 9-5 because you feel like you are constantly missing out on time with your kids? Check out this site!
Flex Jobs
www.flexjobs.com
Work is changing. “The office” is being replaced by kitchen counters, home studies, nooks, and corners. Remote and work from home jobs are the new normal. And if you want a job that works with this new normal, they are there for you. As the #1 job site to find remote, work from home, and flexible job opportunities since 2007, they’ve helped millions in their job search.
HUD
https://www.hud.gov
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country.
Very Well Family
https://www.verywellfamily.com/assistance-for-single-moms-4123660
They are dedicated to empowering you with the best answers to your most pressing questions when it comes to fertility and planning for pregnancy, caring for a newborn, and navigating the complex stages of parenting. For more than 20 years, They’ve worked hard to create and refine their curated library of comprehensive and trustworthy information. Their team of writers and editors are industry experts, including healthcare professionals and credible journalists, who write and continually update our 5,500+ article library.
Single Mothers Grants
http://singlemothersgrants.org
They boast that they offer the largest compilation of single mothers grants, 1000 plus direct links to grants, 100 major cities covered, and have 1 million single mother readers each year.
A Single Mother- Grants For Single Moms
https://www.asinglemother.org
Several years ago, they came together and talked about how they could help single mothers like themselves. Many ideas came up and they decided that building a website was the best choice. They have many goals. But the foremost one is build a solid website which is full of useful information for single mothers. Their future dream is to make their website the homepage of single moms.
One More Child
https://onemorechild.org/about-us/our-mission/
Their vision is to bring hope to hurting children, to show that the love of Jesus changes lives and to impact the life of One More Child. From the opening of their first orphanage in 1904 to their present-day ministries that have expanded around the globe, they are honored to be helping children in tangible ways.
Great Non Profits
https://greatnonprofits.org/categories/view/single-parent-agencies
This has a list of non-profits that you can search to find a match for your specific needs. You may also review your favorite non-profits here.
Single Parent Advocate
https://singleparentadvocate.org
This is a non-profit committed to educating, equipping, and empowering single parents with resources, practical assistance, emotional encouragement, and social networking to better their lives, and those of their children.
Become
https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/resources-for-single-mothers-in-college/
At Become, they create articles and resources to help you spend less time preparing for a job and more time growing in your career. Their career guides span fields including healthcare, manufacturing, business, tech, and more. They explain the steps you need to take to break into a field — and how to achieve more once you get there.Whatever your questions about training, pay, or education, they have answers. They have info about colleges and scholarships too.
The Jeremiah Project
https://jeremiahprogram.org/
Moms are at the center of what JP does. They know that trauma and systemic and structural inequities are woven through their realities as women experiencing poverty. JP provides the necessary support for moms in pursuit of economic mobility, but moms themselves are the best architects of the solutions to their families’ challenges. And they’re positioning JP moms to be those architects, impacting not only their families but also their communities. (only in select states)
A listing of organizations, and resources that provide advice, help, and therapy is provided below. No endorsements or recommendations are intended. This listing is for informational purposes only. It is up to you to determine appropriate professional care.
*Don't forget to check out our page on finances for tips on how to build wealth no matter what your circumstances. Our marriage and family Page also has resources that single parents can use.
Single Mom
http://www.singlemom.com
Single moms can find dating and relationship advice, tips on how to live on a budget, how to eat and live healthy and valuable parenting advice. Single mothers also find help, tips and resources on financial aid for education, scholarships, grants, loans, information on support with basic necessities, affordable housing, assistance and health care, child care, child support and legal information, and many more.
The Life of a Single Mom
https://thelifeofasinglemom.com/
In their efforts to ensure that no single mom walks alone, it is their mission to see that every single mom is connected to a group in her area. They have worked to launch or improve thousands of single mom support groups across the nation. They are a hub for all things single parent and single parent-ministry related, offering a barrage of resources and services for single moms and those who work with single moms.
Single Moms Planet
https://singlemomsplanet.org/courses/Neferteri Plessy is a trailblazer for mom entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. A sought-after motivational speaker, Neferteri has coached over 5,000 women into living their best life now. As the founder and CEO of Single Moms Planet, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, she has developed programming, events and resources which have not only uplifted and inspired thousands of mothers, but also celebrated their amazing achievements.
Hire My Mom
https://www.hiremymom.com
HireMyMom is on a mission to make the hiring process easier and more affordable by connecting small businesses directly to talented remote workers.
Mom To Virtual Assistant
https://www.momtovirtualassistant.com/about
Are you a stay-at-home mom that wants to learn how to make an income? Or maybe you are a working mom and you are tired of the 9-5 because you feel like you are constantly missing out on time with your kids? Check out this site!
Flex Jobs
www.flexjobs.com
Work is changing. “The office” is being replaced by kitchen counters, home studies, nooks, and corners. Remote and work from home jobs are the new normal. And if you want a job that works with this new normal, they are there for you. As the #1 job site to find remote, work from home, and flexible job opportunities since 2007, they’ve helped millions in their job search.
HUD
https://www.hud.gov
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country.
Very Well Family
https://www.verywellfamily.com/assistance-for-single-moms-4123660
They are dedicated to empowering you with the best answers to your most pressing questions when it comes to fertility and planning for pregnancy, caring for a newborn, and navigating the complex stages of parenting. For more than 20 years, They’ve worked hard to create and refine their curated library of comprehensive and trustworthy information. Their team of writers and editors are industry experts, including healthcare professionals and credible journalists, who write and continually update our 5,500+ article library.
Single Mothers Grants
http://singlemothersgrants.org
They boast that they offer the largest compilation of single mothers grants, 1000 plus direct links to grants, 100 major cities covered, and have 1 million single mother readers each year.
A Single Mother- Grants For Single Moms
https://www.asinglemother.org
Several years ago, they came together and talked about how they could help single mothers like themselves. Many ideas came up and they decided that building a website was the best choice. They have many goals. But the foremost one is build a solid website which is full of useful information for single mothers. Their future dream is to make their website the homepage of single moms.
One More Child
https://onemorechild.org/about-us/our-mission/
Their vision is to bring hope to hurting children, to show that the love of Jesus changes lives and to impact the life of One More Child. From the opening of their first orphanage in 1904 to their present-day ministries that have expanded around the globe, they are honored to be helping children in tangible ways.
Great Non Profits
https://greatnonprofits.org/categories/view/single-parent-agencies
This has a list of non-profits that you can search to find a match for your specific needs. You may also review your favorite non-profits here.
Single Parent Advocate
https://singleparentadvocate.org
This is a non-profit committed to educating, equipping, and empowering single parents with resources, practical assistance, emotional encouragement, and social networking to better their lives, and those of their children.
Become
https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/resources-for-single-mothers-in-college/
At Become, they create articles and resources to help you spend less time preparing for a job and more time growing in your career. Their career guides span fields including healthcare, manufacturing, business, tech, and more. They explain the steps you need to take to break into a field — and how to achieve more once you get there.Whatever your questions about training, pay, or education, they have answers. They have info about colleges and scholarships too.
The Jeremiah Project
https://jeremiahprogram.org/
Moms are at the center of what JP does. They know that trauma and systemic and structural inequities are woven through their realities as women experiencing poverty. JP provides the necessary support for moms in pursuit of economic mobility, but moms themselves are the best architects of the solutions to their families’ challenges. And they’re positioning JP moms to be those architects, impacting not only their families but also their communities. (only in select states)
Videos About Single Parenting
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(Video is about 17 minutes)
This video is for ALL my moms out there, single, coparenting, married, etc.! I share my experience in how I stay happy, healthy and positive as a mom while juggling school, work and all that comes with raising a child. |
(Video is about 8 minutes)
How To Successfully Co-parent With Your Ex. It's a difficult task to do but it will help your kids to live a happy life. To live their upcoming life without and fear, lack of confidence and discrimination. In this video, you will learn how to cross these Situations Successfully. |
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(Video is about 20 minutes)
Are you a divorced mom, divorced dad, new single parent, single parent unexpected? Get your pen and paper and get ready to take some notes. Learn 10 tips to make single parenting easier. You can never have too many tips and advice to living easier when you have children. If you are a single mom or dad, these are apart of the basic things that will help you get through the week or day without the added stress on yourself. |
(Video is about 6 minutes)
Did you grow up in a household where you had a single parent? A single mom or a single dad? Although having two parents in the picture is definitely beneficial for kids growing up, it’s not always the case. Both negative and positive psychological effects of having a single parent have been studied extensively. In this video, we cover some of those positive and negative consequences. |
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(Video is about 15 minutes)
Fatherlessness impacts every area of a person's life. Kent Ballard, Jr., has been recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for promoting student achievement and growth. He has a specific passion to see young men striving for their absolute best, especially young men who have been physically or emotionally abandoned by their fathers. |
(Video is about 8 minutes)* Warning-Talks about the death of a parent
Greetings Everyone, my book Waiting For Oz, Follow the Lessons Along The Road speaks about using life as a teaching ground for growing and evolving. In this video I share with you seven lessons I learned from growing up without a mother. I trust that life is treating you well and that this video is of use to you in your own life. |
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(Video is about 19 minutes)*Warning-Her story deals with a mother that struggled with addiction
I first want to thank you for watching this video and second want to stress that this was hard for me to film. If you are struggling with some of the same feelings please know that you are not alone. Growing up without a parent is hard no matter what the reasons. |
(Video is about 4 minutes)
There are approximately 10 million single mothers raising children in the United States—many of whom have unresolved issues with their exes. Iyanla Vanzant says there are three things every single mom should keep in mind when dealing with the father of her children. |
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(Video is about 11 minutes)
Aubrey King is a single mother entrepreneur sharing RISE - Reason, Inquire, Survive, and Ears. Don't let someone else stand in your path or dictate your dreams. Aubrey King’s diverse resume includes: medical weight loss, health and fitness, professional modeling, nutritional consulting, product formulation, athletics, motherhood and more. Her innovative ideas and solutions make it easy for people to get the results they really want. |
(Video is about 20 minutes)
Being a single parent can look a lot of ways. You might have never married, you might be recently divorced, you might have a spouse that travels or is in the military. It is a tough job no matter what your circumstances. Stephanie is a coach that can help your move forward in your life. 9 Weeks to Healing (online program) - https://www.stephanielynlifecoaching |
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(Video is about 12 minutes)
I want to teach you how to be a successful single mother. Being a single mother is tough. I understand that because I was in your shoes many years ago. The limited time, endless mom duties and need to provide financially. You'd think those single mom business success stories aren't for you. But you can become a successful single mom. |
(Video is about 4 minutes)
"Any rejection is just redirection."- Inspired by Steve Maraboli This is the story of the famous author J.K. Rowling... Credit for quotes: "Aren't we all frightened of death" -J.K. Rowling "Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better."-Steve Maraboli |
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(Video is under 9 minutes)
This video lists different programs in states that assist with helping you find better jobs or how to go back to school. |
(Video is under 30 minutes)
Today I discussed my testimony on thriving in college as a single mom. I pray this video blessed someone out there. |
*For additional resources. Please check out our financial page on this site: Click here
You may also check out our sister site for resources: www.thirsty2thrive.com (Coming soon!)
You may also check out our sister site for resources: www.thirsty2thrive.com (Coming soon!)
