RESOURCES FOR SINGLE MOMS

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Resources for Single Moms - all resources for single moms are in this section. If you have an interesting link that you would like to share with us, please submit it to us at Contact Us Page 

All useful links
We update this section weekly.  From single parents sites to adoption, from finance to women sites, from kids to Mom at home sites and much more to surf... 

FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS
Volunteer Legal Services Program of The Bar Association of San Francisco - a FREE Legal Service in San Francisco Bay Area - Every year the Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) serves thousands of people in desperate need of legal help. They've provided this help with the assistance of volunteers throughout the Bay Area for nearly 30 years. Their award-winning program changes lives by using a holistic approach that offers social services as well as legal assistance. For more information, click here!

www.sfbar.org/volunteer/index.aspx
Email: corp@sfbar.org
465 California Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415.782.8914

Single2Mother.org - based in Seattle, WA. The day I stood watching my son’s father walk away, with his final words being "Have an abortion or do it on your own!". I was certain my life was over. That day marked the start of many changes, but little did I know with those painful words my destiny was born. As a single mom, I often found myself feeling lost and isolated. I attended playgroups, and parent support groups and never met another single mother. I became accustomed to the support of many various resources including friends and family, but still found nothing to address the issues of single mothering. Online, I searched for single mother resources in the Seattle area and found dating sites. But, that was not what I needed.

Our Families Our Future is a Wyoming non-profit organization that helps low-income single mothers on their path to economic self-sufficiency. Our CLIMB Wyoming programs train and place women in demand occupations and careers that earn livable wages. Almost 40% of single mothers in Wyoming are living at or below the Federal poverty level, but the staff and partners of Our Families Our Future are working to reverse this statistic by empowering single mothers to improve their lives and the lives of their children.

Our intervention model is based on the Fleming Associates Young Parent Program which was established in Laramie County in 1986 to meet the educational, work and life skills needs of low-income single parents. This is a nationally acclaimed paradigm for moving disadvantaged single mothers out of poverty.

Our Families Our Future
1001 W. 31st Street

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

Email: info@ourfamiliesourfuture.org

Phone: (307) 778-0094

Fax: (307) 778-0095

Website: www.ourfamiliesourfuture.org

Raise The Nation® celebrates independence through education by awarding grants and scholarships to single parent women and their children.

The mission at Raise The Nation is to provide economic support to single parent women who want to continue with their education or repay student loans. We believe, through education, single parent women will be able to achieve independence for their families and will be successful in their goal of raising the nation — their children.

Raise The Nation provides money directly to the Colleges, Universities and student loan providers for the purpose of helping these women complete and pay for their education. We also offer assistance for childcare, books and other basic needs. Scholarships are awarded twice a year and distribution of funds is directly related to our success in fundraising.

Finding a Mom’s Support Group - By Amy Allen Clark - Becoming a mom was both an exciting and scary time for me.  I returned back to work full-time and, despite these great changes in my life, found that my work & friendships resumed back to what they were before I had my child. I still had people to talk to and was not really seeking anyone or anything else in my life. My life was busy and my days were full with working, caring for my child, and maintaining our home.

What is sexual assault? - Amanda Bach - Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Examples of this are voyeurism (when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family members), and sexual harassment. It can happen in different situations, by a stranger in an isolated place, on a date, or in the home by someone you know.

Grants
There isn't any specific grant for single mothers that available from the government.  However, we try our best to gather some useful links for you.  Hope you can find these useful information about grants, available money from the government or any other non-profit organization for single mothers.

Housing & House-Sharing for Single Moms
All useful information about housing, or any other non-profit organization for single mothers.  

Legal information & Resources
Here is some of the government legal information available to you.

Divorce
What to do, post divorced, resources, related articles & links.
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Divorce - By Pauline H. Tesler, M.A., J.D., & Peggy Thompson, Ph.D. - Authors of Collaborative Divorce - Divorce is an emotional task unlike any other in modern society, and different people experience it in different ways. While some individuals go through nearly all of the extreme emotional states that we describe here, others have an easier time getting through this period and will maneuver these choppy waters with more skill. The important thing to remember is that all the emotions we discuss are normal, but while some are readily acknowledged by the people experiencing them, others are so uncomfortable that it's difficult even to admit they exist. The wide array of emotional states that many people experience during the early stages of the divorce process can diminish their capacity to think clearly, impair their judgment, and make rational decision making difficult or impossible.

Financial Guide Through a Divorce -  By Kelly Kennedy - Going through a divorce by all means is not easy.  Even coming to the realization that you want a divorce or your partner wants to separate, can all be overwhelming.  That’s just the beginning; divorces can get ugly when it comes to dividing all joint obligations.  However it needs to be done, so here are some pointers to help solve any problems that may arise.

 Tips for Single Moms - Life After Divorce - monthly advice from our contributor Jennifer Snyder at www.TimeOfYourLifeAfterDivorce.com and www.SelfCareForWomen.net - Tips for a new mom to things that matter to all Single Mom as life after divorce.  Jennifer Snyder is a personal coach and workshop leader for divorced women who cannot wait to proclaim their own power. She can be reached at 919.414.7197, Email: Time-of-Your-Life@nc.rr.com.

Angels We Have Heard and Seen - Contributed by Jennifer Snyder - My favorite part of the holiday season is its steady reminder of angels. Christmas cards reflect angelic gatherings in star-filled night skies. Ancient carols tell of angels spreading great joy, or watching over shepherds and sleeping children.

The Genius of Your Inner Wisdom - Contributed by Jennifer Snyder - Stop everything you’re doing for a moment…Erase all of those racing thoughts and fragmented to-do lists from your mind. Take a nice, deep breath... Feel your heart rate slowing down.  Now, whisper to yourself, “What do I most need in this moment?”

Baby Steps or Giant Leaps - By Jennifer Snyder - As summer days drew to a close this year, I found myself feeling not quite satisfied and at loose ends.

Back-to-School Lessons and Supplies for Mom - By Jennifer Snyder - Each year, by early August, discount stores across the country prominently display back- to-school supplies for children of all ages.

Rebuilding: Being Authentically “You” - By Jennifer Snyder -  I once read a fascinating, but all too realistic, story about a woman who opened her closet door and out tumbled various pieces of sporting equipment and memorabilia.

Choosing Family - By Jennifer Snyder - “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” - Jane Howard Earlier this month I stumbled upon this quote by Jane Howard and it has stayed with me.

Rebuilding: Proclaim Your Power! - By Jennifer Snyder -  This is the mantra I’ve been exclaiming since I began coaching and facilitating workshops for separated and divorced women... Susan Cowsill can be heard singing, “Nothing can stop me now, and it never could anyhow…” on the website’s introduction.

How to Turn Your Life Around with Powerful Thoughts - By Jennifer Snyder - I hate to admit it now, but after my divorce, I spent more than one Sunday afternoon in bed playing “Uber-Damsel in Distress”.

10 Ways to Spring Forward - By Jennifer Snyder - The whole notion of setting my clock ahead an hour each spring usually leaves me feeling a little resentful. An hour lost; don’t they know what I might have accomplished with an extra sixty minutes of work, or a little more sleep?

Domestic Violence
What will you do when your spouse abuse you? We all believe that every family deserves to live in a world free from violence.  We believe that safe homes and safe families are the foundation of a safe society.

Children Resources
Many single mothers ask us about theses following subjects:
   - Child Support
   - Child Abuse
   - Child Adoption
   - Child Adoption - Infertility
   - Child Custody & Visitation
   - Child Custody - Types of Custody
   - Children Disability
   - Child Care

Kid Section & Useful Websites
All the information you need for your kids are all here. You will find links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.

Lost & Grief
Rainbows
Offers support to children who have suffered a loss of a loved one through death or divorce. Call or write for location of a chapter in your area
2100 Golf Road Suite 370
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 1-800-266-3206

College Financial Aid Information
Useful links to government financial aid sites for single moms that are attending school.  

Resources for Women
Sexual Assault Awareness - Contributed by Amanda Bach - Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to. Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Here is the information and what can you do to get help or help someone that has been sexually assaulted.

Members of the TAASA staff are nationally recognized experts in the field and are asked to provide trainings at state, national, and international conferences.  www.taasa.org Sexual assault, or rape, is a violent crime, not a sexual act. The myth that men who rape women are sexually deprived or pathological has begun to be dispelled and replaced with the understanding that rape is an act of power and control, rather than lust.

Self Help & Support System
General resources for all single moms.

 Single Mom Resource Advice Column - Tips for Single Moms - twice monthly advice from our regular contributors - Tips for a new mom to things that matter to all Single Mothers. 

Time Savers for Single Moms - By www.singlemotherresources.com Contributed by Kelly Kennedy - There is no question that the life of a single mother forces one to stretch the limits and test the strength of your organizational skills as well as your time management. But for those who didn’t study Frank Gilbreth’s efficiency theories in college here are some tips for easy ways to minimize the time it takes for everyday chores so you have more time (and dare we say energy) to focus on the fun stuff.

Holiday Shopping Tips - Kelly Kennedy - Its right around the corner, the holidays that is, but consumers are getting an even earlier start this year with their holiday shopping.  People act in ways they never acted before or thought they were capable of acting.

Protect your Identity from Being Stolen - by Kelly Kennedy from singlemotherresources.com -  The first thoughts running through your head are, “How could this be?”  Unfortunately people’s identities get stolen all the time even when people think their personal information is safe and secure

Single Mother Resources to Make Due with Less Time and Money - by Kelly Kennedy from singlemotherresources.com - A single mother may find that raising gas prices seem to be the talk of the town lately, but why shouldn’t it be.  Gas prices are going up just as fast as weeds in your back yard.  Gas prices aren’t the only item rising, so are groceries, taxes and other items we have no control over.  So how can we make do with less money or time?

Single Mother Resources: Ways to Save on Pet Care - by Kelly Kennedy from singlemotherresources.com - Pets are great to have when you live alone.  As a single mother you are bound to get lonely but with a pet you won’t feel as lonely, and you feel somewhat protected.  If you hear a noise in the middle of the night you can simply blame it on your pet. 

Mowing Safety: No Child's Play - Contributed by Amanda Bach -Mowing the lawn is as much as a part of Spring & Summer planting or pruning flowers. When mowing and taking care of your lawn this season, take precautions to ensure both your safety and that of your kids.

Hot Tips for Coolest Picnic - by Amanda Bach - Want to dine out without dressing up? Want to take the kids out, but don't want a long wait? Through out the Spring and Summer, a picnic is a perfect solution. 

Money Saving Tips and Frugal Living Advice - By Cindy @ SavingDimes.com - Saving Dimes is a new website pertaining mainly to helping people save financially.  There are money saving tips on shopping, entertainment, travel, automobiles, consumer protection, coupons, and even a money savings forum!

Free Resources - from Pat Mistretta - author of “Surviving the Tough Times – How to make ends meet NOW!”
Free Things For The New Year - You spent more than you wanted for the holiday season and your bills will be coming in.  Now it is time to pay the piper.  But wait, did you know of the various things that are out there that are free?  While you are paying those bills and grumbling with each check written, know that there are free things available for your and your family.

Women's studies
Here you can link to most women's studies programs in the U.S. (only those programs with Web sites will be listed. 

Social Security's New Website "For Women"
Do you employ both men and women - working side by side doing the same job and earning the same benefits?  As much as you try to make everything equal, it isn't.

Working Women
From WorkingWomen.com - here you can browse more than 2,000 women's business associations and organizations.  From accounting to college, from real estate to  housing, from social services to food, and much more...