SINGLE PARENTS IN NEED

RISING ISSUE

• From fewer than 300,000 households in 1960 to more than 2.6 million in 2011 (single fathers)
• The number of single-mother households increased four-fold during that time period, from 1.9 million in 1960 to 8.6 million in 2011
• 50% divorce rate

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SINGLE MOTHERS AND POVERTY

• A Washington Post article
• This article gives info about how single mothers are at a huge disadvantage.for example the difficulty of escaping poverty as a single mother is a huge problem compared to married couples
• Also there are many facts and quotes from credible people in this article

THE RISE OF THE SINGLE DAD

• The Atlantic article
• Speaks on the rising issue of single parent financial strain
• On average, a poor mother spends 32 percent of her total weekly income on child care. This percentage nearly doubles when more than one child needs care.
• Approximately 53 percent of single mothers are not in the work force because they are unable to find affordable, quality, child care.

THE SOLUTION, PHILIPS CHARITABLE

• Phillips Charitable Organizations is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation providing financial aid for single parents
• Has helped several survivors of domestic violence
• Provides help and encouragement for parents to pursue higher education

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