The Importance Of A Single Parent Family

In 2007, on a clear winter Friday evening in Victorville, CA, a family of twelve eagerly opened their doors to anyone and everyone who wished to worship. Many people came from different parts of the city to worship God that night. As worship began the people voices joined together thanking God for all he had done for them. During this time a young woman and two of her children had joined the service. As she stood shyly by the front entry way of the house I introduced myself and welcomed her and her children, a young boy aged four and a little girl who was three. After introducing myself, I quickly found her and her children a seat. That night was not the last time she would step foot inside my family’s home. As a result of that night both she …show more content…
According to Focus on Single-Parent families past present and future single mothers face additional problems without the presence of the father in the Childs life such as “finical hardship, low socioeconomic status, and lack of support” (Yarber 28). Providing provisions such as a stable living environment, clothing, food, transportation, and health care coverage on a low wage income ultimately results health issues produced by stress. As society becomes more aware of the struggles of the everyday single parents programs such as Turning Point established by the salvation army to help meet the needs of single parents who homeless and unable to provide the basic necessities for their children in order to have a healthy life. The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 as part of a “Universal Christian Church”. The program has given a helping hand to millions of people worldwide, providing food to those who are hungry, shelter to individuals who are homeless, clothing to both the elderly and the young, and much more while sharing Christianity to all who will listen. This non-profit faith based organization has served well over thirty-million plus people within the United States for 130 years. The Salvation Army is a dedicated organization who are always seen on the front lines of helping people to get their lives back in order. This is especially seen at one of their locations Turning Point, created to sever single parents who are willing to put in time and effort to create a better life for them and their children. Turning point is located in our nation’s capital, this facility provides single parents a safe family atmosphere with a well furnished apartment. The program also provides according to their established web page, “case management, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, advocacy, and independent living skills