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In Arkansas, 1 in 4 children lives in a single-parent home, with many facing poverty and food insecurity. 39.3% of children in single-mother households live below the poverty line. 57% of these families rely on public health care like ARKids First, yet 53% lack health insurance. With significant rates of emotional and physical abuse among these families, the need for support is critical. Join us in empowering single parents through education, mentorship, and community resources to build a brighter future for Arkansas’ children.
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GENERATION AT RISK Of Xxxxxxx County
39.3% of children living in single mother homes live below the national poverty line. 49% of SPSF applicants receive government assistance: HUD Housing, food stamps, childcare assistance, and/or Medicare.
Arkansas ranks 46th in the USA in the percentage of children who are poor. 1 in 5 Arkansas children under age 18 is poor.
54% of applicant families receive child support The average received is $10 a day
HEALTH INSURANCE 57% of the children of SPSF families depend upon ARKids First for Health Care. 53% of SPSF applicants do not have health insurance. 16% of the children have medical or learning disabilities
Arkansas ranks in the top ten of states that are at risk for hunger. 12.6 % of all Arkansans are uncertain if they will have food each day.
HUNGER 65% of the people served by food pantries in Arkansas are single parent families. 20% of SPSF students have used a food pantry to feed their children.
Students & Hunger 34% use food stamps 23% have reduced portions or skipped meals 52% kids receive free school lunch
Violent Crime Issues 73% have been emotionally abused 21% were battered by their ex-spouse 22% have been sexual abused 5% were victims of date rape 2% are raising a child that resulted from date rape 13% of students were abused as a child 7% were victims of a violent crime 31% of their children have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse
The United States is the world’s leader in fatherless families. US Census Bureau 1991
1 in 3 American children are being raised in a fatherless home.
Fatherless children are five times more likely to be poor and ten times more likely to be extremely poor.
1 out of 5 American children have a learning, emotional or behavioral problem due to the family system changing.
More than 50% of all American youth incarcerated for criminal acts lived in a single parent family when they were children.
76% of SPSF students work and go to school
It costs more to send a four-year old to a childcare center than send a student to the University of Arkansas
ACADEMICS 112 Students 5 4.0 GPA 69 3.0 or better GPA 27 have a 2.0 GPA 11 are new college students
Applicants 20% GED 80% HS Diploma 41% are First Generation post secondary students
Donated computers enable students to do homework at home with their children
Individual donations of used cars provide critical transportation for students without a vehicle.
1984 to 2004 222 GRADUATES 24 Graduates 2004
SPSF Mentors provide a caring, supportive friend in the community
The most significant impact in a child’s life is the educational level of the mother.
Please join us in building a brighter future for Arkansas single parents and their children
