Checklist: People parenting alone
If you are parenting alone you can use the lists and links below to check out the main services and entitlements for someone in your situation.
You can find more information on these and other issues in the Birth, Family and Relationships section of this website.
Income supports
Legal information
Legal options following marital breakdown Maintenance orders and agreements |
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Cohabiting people |
Legal guardianship and cohabiting couples |
Separated/divorced/civil partnership dissolved/not living with civil partner |
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Property |
Taxation
One-parent family tax credits and reliefs |
Education
Supports for children |
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Going back to work
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Short-term Enterprise Allowance JobBridge - National Internship Scheme (from 28 May 2012) |
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Extra benefits
Other sources of information
State agencies |
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Voluntary agencies |
Language
Related Documents
- Rent Supplement and changes to your circumstances
If your circumstances change while you are getting Rent Supplement you may have your payment reduced or you may no longer be eligible for it. This document outlines what happens to your Rent Supplement payment in some common situations. - JobBridge - National Internship Scheme
JobBridge, the National Internship scheme provides work experience opportunities for people on certain social welfare payments or signing for credits. - Benefits and entitlements following a death
An overview of the different social welfare benefits available when someone dies.
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.