Single Parenting

National. 25 chapters. Founded 1981. Support and information to mature single women, who have chosen or who are considering, single motherhood. 'Thinkers' workshops, quarterly newsletter, brochure and list of back issues of newsletter available.
Write:
Single Mothers By Choice
P.O. Box 1642 Gracie Square Station
New York, NY 10028
Voice: 212-988-0993
Website: http://www.singlemothersbychoice.com
E-mail: smc-office@pipeline.com
Verified: 10/10/2007

National. 225+ chapters/5 affiliates. Founded 1957. Educational organization of single parents (either divorced, separated, widowed or never married). Online chat room, single parent magazine, chapter development guidelines and personal growth/self-help articles from various authors. Local chapter activities for families and parents only. Annual convention. Membership dues $30-50/yr.
Write:
Parents Without Partners
1650 S. Dixie Street, Suite 510
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Voice: 1-800-637-7974 or 561-391-8833
Fax: 561-395-8557
Website: http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org
Verified: 11/7/2007

International. 7 affiliated groups. Founded 1975. Support and discussion group for single fathers. Refers single parents to helpful programs in New York City and nationwide. Assists new single-parent organizations in forming, offers skills-building workshops, a relapse-prevention program for single parents in recovery from substance abuse and a family reunification program for children and parents in the first year after incarceration.
Write:
Single Parent Resource Center
228 E. 45th St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10017
Voice: 212-951-7030
Fax: 212-951-7037
Website: http://www.singleparentusa.com
Verified: 11/14/2007

National. 3 affiliated groups. Founded 1991. Networking system helping single mothers meet the challenges of daily life with wisdom, dignity, confidence and courage. Information and referrals. Dues $15.97/yr. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
National Organization of Single Mothers
P.O. Box 68
Midland, NC 28107
Voice: 704-888-5437
Website: http://www.singlemothers.org
E-mail: info@singlemothers.org
Verified: 12/21/2007

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