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Single Parenting
Jills Single Parent Support Page

http://www.nucleus.com/~jlassali/

An interesting page with a personal approach, a professional presentation and great graphics, this site offers advice and comments on surviving single parenthood. There are sections on Kids and Divorce, Helpful Ideas, and links to related sites. A particularly nice feature on the opening page is the picture and statistics of a missing child. The image rotates every 10 minutes and features 12 of the most recently reported missing children. If you have information, a click on the child’s photo will put you in contact with the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

National Congress for Fathers and Children

http://com.primenet.com/ncfc/mission.html

With the stated goal of assisting “parents who desire to remain actively involved in the lives of their children,” this group works to coordinate local efforts and encourage national initiatives that promote increased participation of fathers in their children’s lives, especially non-resident parents. The site explains the goals and educational objectives of the organization.

Parents Without Partners, Inc.

http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/pwp/

This is the online site for the international organization which focuses on issues and interests of single parents and their children. The site offers a listing of local chapters and events, resources and articles for single parents, and the opportunity to interact with other members through live chat sessions and bulletin boards.

Single Dads Index

http://www.vix.com/pub/men/single-dad.html

A broad-based source of information from the World Wide Web Virtual Library, this is a great starting point for those seeking to learn more on the subject of single fatherhood. The index includes essays and studies on custody, economic and statistical material on child support, and commentary and legal information on visitation and access, paternity and child support, among others.

The Single Fathers Lighthouse

http://www.av.gnet.com/~rlewis3/mail.html

Geared toward dads who are beginning the journey of single fatherhood, this site is both personable and informative, sharing the author’s discoveries as he tracks down information, resources and links on single parenting. The conversational style and simple explanations (“Do you know about Listservs? I’m no expert,...but these can really be great.”) give a sense of camaraderie to the site.

Single Parent ProjectKodiak College

http://www.alaska.net/~rwarner/spphtml.htm

Based in Kodiak, Alaska, the Single Parent Project has as its goal the self-sufficiency of low-income, single parent families through education. With that in mind, the site offers a variety of links on political information, government aid, and single parent support groups.

The Single Parent Resource

http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/spn/index.html

This bimonthly newsletter addresses issues important to single parents and children. The online version features more than 50 selected articles covering issues as diverse as custody arrangements, single parenting myths, household chores, legal matters, and utilizing family time.

Sole Mothers International

http://home.navisoft.com/solemom/

Sole Mothers International exists “for the benefit and encouragement of single parents.” This expansive site covers a multitude of issues, such as money matters, the perils and pleasures of parenting, domestic violence, career issues, and a host of articles and resources. There’s even a forum where members can present their thoughts on several key issues, such as daycare, welfare reform, and being a single dad. While the site is devoted to single parents, everyone can benefit from the information posted.