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Promoting supportive policies and services for lone parents and their children.

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.

Have your say

We at One Parent Families Scotland are keen to hear your views on issues affecting you.

Here are the discussions we are currently holding.

Welfare Reform tightens its grip on lone parents

The Westminster government's welfare reform programme is increasing the pressure on lone parents to look for work. From 26th October 2009, lone parents whose youngest child is 10 or over will no longer be able to make a new or repeat claim Income Support as a lone parent.

Escalating Childcare Costs

Do you have trouble paying for your childcare?
The Daycare Trust claim that childcare costs are rising nationally above the rate of inflation with parents paying more than £8,000 per annum.

Free lone parent helpline: 0808 801 0323

We run the Lone Parent Helpline - a free, independent helpline for lone parents and anyone affected by the issues surrounding one parent families.

Freephone 0808 801 0323

www.loneparenthelpline.info

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News Features and latest news

Employment Support Allowance (ESA) changes - 21st July 2009

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is the new benefit paid to people whose ability to work is limited due to ill health or disability. From the 27th of October, 2008 it replaced both Incapacity Benefit (IB) and Income Support (IS), paid on the grounds of incapacity for work.

Braes Family Centre - News and Events - 4th March 2010

GOOD NEWS AND FUTURE EVENTS

CHILDREN IN NEED – The Family Centre has been awarded £5345 to improve the garden space and buy equipment and resources for outside play.

BBC Radio 2 – One of our young parents spoke to BBC Radio 2 about the difficulties young parents face. The interview will be broadcast on 31st March at 11.30am.

Parents meeting – The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th March from 1pm.

Are your kids driving you nuts – We are holding four coffee afternoons to allow parents and staff to share ideas and support in dealing with the challenges that children

Barclaycard Horizons Programme - 26th February 2010

Opportunity for Lone Parents

Dates for 2010
9th - 26th March & 25th May - 11th June 2010

In Partnership with Barclaycard, and local service providers, One Parent Families Scotland “Choices” service is running a unique work placement programme.

Lone Parent Work Placement Programme
• Boost confidence and explore work options
• Build skills for returning to work
• Gain practical experience in a real work place
• Meet with others
• Receive advice, information and support with local services

Can we help you?

Children in Need Award for Braes Centre

Braes Children and Families Centre has been awarded £5345

Braes Children and Families Centre Open Day

The Family Centre celebrated its change of name with an Open Day held on the 29th January 2010.