Our Vision

One Parent Families Scotland envisions a Scotland in which all families, without exception, can prosper from life’s opportunities.

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.