Single parents

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www.singlemommie.com
Single parents
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About Us

• Who are We and What is SingleMommie.com all
  about?
• This website was created to be used as a
  comprehensive resource for single moms
  everywhere. Packed with current information and
  upbeat articles on careers,education, grants,
  scholarships, help with housing, parenting tips,
  relationships, health, fitness, and finances,
  youll find nothing but quality and current
  information here.

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Have You Ever Tried Finding Certain Information
Online?

• Have you ever tried to search for information on
  grants or scholarships, only to find websites
  that take you around in circles without ever
  providing the facts youre looking for?
• It seems like these topics are buried from sight.
  I remember when I decided to return to college
  and was looking for government grant information.
  A friend of mine told me that single mothers
  actually have quite an advantage where college is
  concerned. Even though I was in my late 20's, I
  could return to school full-time and the
  government would pay my tuition.
• You can imagine my disappointment when I searched
  endlessly online for this information. It
  literally took me a week and a few phone calls to
  my local college to hunt down the information I
  was after.
• I did indeed return to school with a full grant.
  I even had money left over to help with my
  household bills! If I had been less diligent with
  my search efforts though, I may have missed a
  golden opportunity.

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Have You Ever Tried Finding Certain Information
Online?

• Next up, I remember trying to locate medical
  coverage for my children. My earnings were just
  past the allowable limit to receive Medicaid and
  I had heard about another state funded program,
  but I couldnt locate the right information
  anywhere.
• Every website led to a dead end. I finally found
  what I was looking for, but once again it took me
  several days to find the first stitch of
  information.
• It was then that I decided to start my own
  website where all the right information for
  single mothers would be presented in clear and
  concise manner. Of course its not just me
  anymore.
• Now we have a team of single moms who conduct
  research, fact-check, and continue to provide
  fresh, relevant information and content.

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Were Here for You!

• Is there something youd like to see on our site?
• - Would you like to read more about careers or
  budgeting?
• - Are you having trouble finding insurance or do
  you need resume writing tips?
• Send us an email and let us know what youd like
  us to include on our site. Were here for you and
  our mission is to help you live your best life
  now!
• We dont want you to simply survive. Thats not
  really living. We want to show you how to thrive!
• As a single mom, I went from living below the
  poverty level to an educated professional, and
  finally a business owner.
• If I can do it, you can too. Its your turn to
  shine and well help you every step of the way!

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Single Parent Families Overcoming Against All
Odds

• Many single parents face a wide range of
  challenges
• Low income
• Lack of available resources
• Affordable childcare
• Higher education costs
• Balance between work and family
• While single parent families have a lot to deal
  with, there are always people who seek single
  parent adoption. Adopting a child is a big step
  in any family, but its an even bigger step when
  someone does it alone. Entering the world of
  single parenthood isnt easy, but it can be the
  most rewarding thing in someones life.

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The Challenge of Adopting as a Single Person

• The problem that many wishful single parents face
  with adoption is the discrimination of not being
  in a marital relationship. Most adoption agencies
  will turn to a couple wanting to adopt a child
  first, as opposed to a single person. The
  perception and the statistics show that single
  parents are less able to make ends meet and
  provide their children with the benefits couples
  can provide.
• Unfortunately, the discrimination is what keeps
  many people from entering single parenthood. They
  become discouraged and give up because of the
  long waiting period, even though they yearn to
  become a single parent.

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How to Overcome Against the Odds

• If you are currently hoping to become a single
  parent to an adopted child, do not give up the
  fight. You can overcome the odds that are against
  you.
• What adoption agencies want to see is a single
  parent that has reduced or eliminated the factors
  that put them at risk of not being able to
  provide for a child. So, if you dont already
  have one, seek a degree. According to a recent
  College Board survey, individuals with a college
  degree are more likely to have a higher salary. A
  higher salary can reassure the adoption agency
  that you are able to provide the necessities a
  child needs since the raising of an average child
  in the United States can cost as much as 235,000
• If you already have a degree, and your salary
  isnt as high as you or the adoption agency would
  like it to be, seek a promotion within your
  current workplace or search for employment with a
  higher salary.

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How to Overcome Against the Odds

• A consideration to have when looking for
  replacement employment or advancement is how
  conducive it will be to caring for a child. If
  youre able to work while the child is in school,
  that would work out best. Adoption agencies do
  pay attention to this, so its important to be
  able to have a schedule in mind of how you will
  care for the child.
• If youre hoping to adopt a baby, searching for
  affordable and reliable child care options can be
  a great highlight to your adoption application.
  Again, having a plan in place shows the agency
  you are already committed to giving the child the
  best care possible.
• Its important to show the adoption agency that
  you can be a great parent because youve already
  researched the odds against single parenthood and
  have already fought against them. All you need is
  what they can give you a child you can hold in
  your arms to love and care for, so he or she can
  grow up to be a responsible, important member of
  society.