A Single Parent Guide - Ministry of Social and Family Development
A Single Parent Guide - Ministry of Social and Family Development
A Single Parent Guide - Ministry of Social and Family Development
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FIRST WORDS<br />
Change is part <strong>and</strong> parcel <strong>of</strong> life. Change can take place for anyone<br />
<strong>and</strong> at any time. <strong>Single</strong> parenthood is one <strong>of</strong> the changes that families<br />
can go through, either from divorce or death <strong>of</strong> a spouse. These experiences<br />
can come with much conflict, dilemma <strong>and</strong> pain, <strong>and</strong> parents <strong>and</strong> children<br />
can go through major changes in the way they live.<br />
This book is a guide to help families manage the changes brought about<br />
by divorce or death. It contains information on the issues that singleparent<br />
families may face <strong>and</strong> the community resources that they can turn<br />
to for help <strong>and</strong> support.<br />
The book will cover these topics:<br />
• Divorce – What You Think You Know<br />
• Heart Talk – Loss <strong>and</strong> You<br />
• Heart Talk – Loss <strong>and</strong> Your Child<br />
• Sorting Out Money Matters<br />
• Finding a Place to Live<br />
• Looking For a Job<br />
• Making Care Arrangements For Your Child<br />
• Custody <strong>and</strong> Access<br />
• Getting a Lawyer<br />
• Moving On
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