There are many resources available to single parents around central Arkansas, including counseling, classes, scholarships and more.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

This fund assists single parents who are enrolled in college or technical programs and are seeking better-paying careers in order to support their families. Each county runs its own scholarship fund and deadlines are available online.

Pulaski County: SPSFPulaski.org | (501) 301-7773

National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials - Arkansas Chapter

A single parent scholarship. Provides supplemental financial assistance to enable a low-income single parent receiving housing assistance who is pursuing an education at an institution of higher learning to complete their studies and achieve economic self-sufficiency. | (479) 963-2130

SUPPORT

Parenting Through Divorce Transitions

Support and guidance through divorce issues with parenting and transitions: grief work, parenting plans, dealing with distrust, financial fears, work transitions, etc. Cost is $25 per person; meets weekly for four sessions.

Hosted by Betty Deere, Clinical Social Work/Therapist at Deere Holistic Psychotherapy.
4 Shackleford Plaza Suite 100, Little Rock | (501) 229-8209

SOLO at First Assembly Church in North Little Rock

Being a single mom can be hard! Parenting and leading your family all by yourself is no easy task. At SOLO, single moms connect to talk, ask questions and pray.

4501 Burrow Drive, North Little Rock | (501) 758-8553 | Email

HERS Group at The Church at Rock Creek

HERS stands for Hope, Encouragement, Resources and Support in this group for single moms. The group is led by Adora Curry and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

11500 West 36th St., Little Rock | (501) 225-8684 | Email

Parent Education Classes at the Centers for Youth and Families

The CFYF offers a variety of parenting classes throughout the year and has covered topics in the past such as divorce and separation, co-parenting and communication and coping skills. Courses range from one to six weeks and the cost is $10 per class. Visit the website for current class offerings.

6501 West 12th St., Little Rock | (501) 664-4268 | Email

FINANCIAL

Arkansas Department of Human Services

The DHS offers a variety of need-based support services including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Transitional Employment Assistance and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Also see: Financial Strategies for Single Parents