We want a society in which single parent families are treated equally and fairly.

To get there, we provide information to help single parents support themselves and their family.

We run programmes to equip single parents with the skills and opportunities to gain employment.

And we campaign and influence policy to reduce stigma against single parents, and make services more accessible to all families – whatever their shape or size.

Advice for young single parents

Becoming a parent is exciting at any age. You will have lots of things to consider, including your finances.

We provide useful advice and information for young parents who are not living with their child’s other parent.

• Information for young single parents
• Finances
• Education
• Work
• Your future

Hear from other young single parents

On the Gingerbread website, we receive stories from single mums and dads of all ages.

Little Lullaby is a charity and online support network for and by young parents.

For advice and information:

We have lots of information on a wide range of issues, including:

• benefits and tax credits
• childcare
• separation
• work
• housing
• child maintenance

You can also take part in a monthly opportunity to ask our advisers a question online

If you can’t find the information you need on our information pages, you can call our helpline.

At certain times of the week, you can also chat to an adviser using our webchat service.

Please note this is a trial service with limited availability.