Parenting alone
There are a range of benefits and entitlements available to lone parents. An overview of these benefits and important information on legal issues associated with parenting alone.
Information on who is entitled to maintenance for themselves and for their children.
Quick links to the main supports, services and entitlements if you are parenting alone.
One-Parent Family Payment is a payment for men and women who are bringing children up without the support of a partner.
This document is in: Families and children
A Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's contributory pension and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or their spouse/civil partner has enough PRSI contributions.
This document is in: Death related benefits
If you care for a child on your own, you may be able to claim a tax credit called the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC).
This document is in: Income tax credits and reliefs