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Lone parents are not all the same – one thing we know is that people of all ages, backgrounds and circumstance find themselves parenting alone or sharing parenting. In fact, one in five children in Ireland now live in a one-parent family.

One Family wants to keep lone parents and the issues they face and the great work they do, often in very difficult circumstances, in the news. If you would like our input into a story or to contact a representative for comment and interview, please call 01 6629212 or email comms@onefamily.ie

To read the stories of lone parents who have experienced One Family’s services click here

We are always looking for the human stories behind the headlines by helping our colleagues in the media to talk to mums and dads parenting alone, from all walks of life.

If you are a lone parent and would like to share your story with us, we’d love to hear from you especially for the documentary we plan to make to mark our 40th anniversary, to show what life is really like for lone parents in Ireland today. Please contact comms@onefamily.ie

Facts and figures about one-parent families

Click here for key facts and figures about one-parent families in Ireland.
Click here facts about the One-Parent Family Payment and budget 2012

Facts and figures about One Family

Click here to find out more about One Family and the work we do with and for one-parent families.

Issues affecting one-parent families

Please see our information section for information and advice on money, relationships, legal matters, housing, work and education for lone parents.

Video

Here is a short video that highlights the need for constitutional change so that all types of families – including those with one parent – are recognised and protected.

Case studies

Here are stories from some of the lone parents who have taken part in our programmes or used our services. Even when poverty is not an issue, one-parent families often benefit from our specialist parenting supports.

Press releases

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