Our mission is to promote positive policies and services for one parent families.
SERVICES
Welcome to One Parent Families Scotland
About us
One Parent Families Scotland works to ensure that all families, particularly those headed by a lone parent, have the support, information and confidence needed to play a full part in Scotland’s economic and social life.
How we can help
Childcare servicesEngagement & Employability servicesFamily Support servicesInformation servicesOur past work
Aims
OPFS aims to use its experience and skills to develop innovative and effective initiatives to benefit lone parent and other families. To:
Inform, Connect and Inspire
Provide specialist and confidential information and advice, create networks between families, offer services and opportunities; provide inspirational stories and ideas that support isolated parents to move on.
Assist Parents' Aspirations to Access Education, Training and Employment
Provide more opportunities for parents and their children to increase their confidence, skills and employment prospects.
Provide Vital Childcare
Provide childcare services that are high quality, flexible and affordable – allowing parents to work, train and explore new life opportunities.
Lobby for Recognition and Opportunity
Challenge the stigma and myths associated with one parent families, and encourage government, business and public service leaders to champion tailored services to enable parents and their children to be confident, healthy and successful.
Service Categories
Counselling
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