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Single Mothers By Choice

National. 25 chapters. Founded 1981. Support and information for mature single women, who have chosen or who are considering, single motherhood. 'Thinkers' workshops, quarterly newsletter, brochure and list of back issues of newsletter available.

Write:

SMC

P.O. Box 1642

New York, NY 10028

Voice: 212-988-0993

Website: http://www.singlemothersbychoice.org

Verified: 8/22/2011

Parents Without Partners

National. 225+ chapters/5 affiliates. Founded 1957. Educational organization of single parents (either divorced, separated, widowed or never married). Online chatroom, single parent magazine, chapter development guidelines and personal growth/self-help articles from various authors. Local chapter activities for families and parents only. Annual convention. Membership dues $30-50/yr.

Write:

Parents Without Partners

1100-H Brandywine Blvd

Zanesville, OH 43701-7303

Voice: 1-800-637-7974

Website: http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org

Verified: 2/21/2012

Single Family Voice

Online. 19,000 members. Founded 1997. Community of single parents sharing support, information and understanding. Forums for many situations including mothers, fathers, twins, grandparents, interracial, military, teens, divorced, etc.

Website: http://www.singlefamilyvoices.com

Verified: 9/26/2011

SearchMothers.com

Online. Support, community, resources, and insights for single mothers.

Website: http://searchmothers.com/msgboards

E-mail: info@searchmothers.com

Verified: 4/6/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

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