Changing lives, challenging poverty
One Parent Families Scotland aims to enable single parent families to achieve their potential, to reach a decent standard of living and contribute to Scottish society.
Support and advice for single parents
Our single parent topics and search offers face to face family support services, a wealth of advice and information on various topics, as well as a new mental health and wellbeing service.
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Olivia's journey
Olivia was a 20-year-old single parent when she first turned to OPFS for support. She later joined as a member of staff and, over eight years, gained valuable experience and skills that helped her secure a role as a Welfare Rights Worker with Glasgow City Council.
I really benefited from being a part of a group focused on young parents only and their kids because you can all kind of relate to each other.
Got a question for us? Ask one of our advisers
We have experienced advisers available to answer questions that matter to you, on topics such as our services, money matters, your children, universal credit and much more. You can also browse the answers we gave to previous questions on our board.
Featured News
Single Parent FAQs: Cost of living and winter support – Issue 45
10/11/2025
See the FAQs that our Advice team get asked by single parents. This month focuses on the cost of living crisis and winter support.
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