We serve single parents and their families.
Before they reach the age of 18, one of out of every two children in the United States will have lived in a single-parent home at some point in their lives. If you are a single parent, you know it can be overwhelming for both you and your children. That’s why the Single Parent Support Network (SPSN) is here to offer the support, comfort, and services single parents need. We’re here to give you a hand up, not a handout! We exist to help the drowning emerge, to help the strong become stronger. Our network is full of members with healthy, restored lives, and we are proud to have been to be there to help along the way.
Who is a single parent?
- A single parent is a parent not living with a spouse or partner and can be a custodial or non custodial parent.
- A widow or widower raising their children
- A divorced parent raising their children
- A biological mom or dad who are raising their children
- A foster or adoptive single parent who is raising children
- A parent whose spouse has gone away for an extended period of time (i.e.: military or incarceration)
- A parent whose spouse has been ill for an extended period of time
- A parent who has never married
- A woman who was the victim of rape
- A single parent who has chosen artificial insemination as a way to conceive Surrogacy.
Single Parent School Year Survival Guide – Week 6
Did you know that our weekly guides also include website recommendations at the bottom of the page? This week we've included two websites that over free books online that you can use to supplement your child's virtual and hybrid learning!...
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How to Destress During Stressful Times
It’s no secret that this year has been quite a roller coaster, particularly for single-parent families. This past month has seen many children returning to schools but remaining at home for at least part of the week. While it’s a joy to have more time with you...
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Single Parent School Year Survival Guide – Week 5
We hope you are able to take a breather and relax as a family over our long Labor Day weekend! Be sure to take time for yourself and enjoy the sunshine!...
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Single Parent School Year Survival Guide – Week 4
Are you new to using the School Year Survival Guide? If so, welcome! It's never too late to begin using our friendly guides to make your life easier. You can even go back to look at prior weeks and find other dinner ideas or bonding activities for you and your...
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Face Masks & Children
The return to school looks very different this year, with some school districts opting to begin the virtually and many others opting for hybrid schedules. Those that are returning to brick and mortar school days, even if only a few days a week, are often requiring...
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Single Parent School Year Survival Guide – Week 3
We hope your first days or first week back to school have been a smooth transition! This week, we suggest picking a few of the family activities to incorporate throughout the week. Remember, these are just suggestions and you can use as many of the ideas as you like....
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Virtual & Hybrid Learning – How to Make It Work
With many schools opting for virtual or hybrid learning plans for the new school year, parents everywhere are finding themselves at a loss for what to do when it comes to juggling work and their child’s education. We hope these ideas are steps towards a solution for...
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Single Parent School Year Survival Guide – Week 2
Some students in the OKC metro have started to head back to school this past week, and we want to make your lives a bit easier. Start by using this weekly guide for dinner ideas - use one, two, or all seven dinner ideas! Make a fun evening of it as you go through the...
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Single Parent School Year Survival Guide – Week 1
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OKC Metro School Plans for 2020-2021
Many school districts have started releasing their plans for the 2020-2021 school year, which include various formats for learning and plans to prevent the spread of COVID amongst students. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of items to review with your...
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