Askonefamily*

Information and Support

Askonefamily*

providing information for one-parent families

  • Askonefamily* Helpline 1890 66 22 12
  • Email query and support service support@onefamily.ie
  • Adult Information Sessions
  • Publications
About the Helpline: 1890 66 22 12

Information and support is provided on issues such as:
Social welfare entitlements and issues ;Family law issues ; Housing;
Health; Education; Employment; Childcare; Parenting; Counselling services; Community supports.

Our Helpline staff offer listening support to those who may be experiencing stress or difficulties in their family life.
Askonefamily* is a non-judgmental and confidential service.

Email Support
Askonefamily* provides information on a diverse range of issues affecting one-parent families.
Just contact us with your query at support@onefamily.ie and we’ll do our best to help.

Referral Database

Askonefamily* Helpline service is available across Ireland.  Our national referral directory means that staff can refer you to services and supports in your local area, where available.

Adult Information Sessions

Face to face sessions with askonefamily* staff are available in Cherish House.  In-depth information and support is offered according to individual need.
To arrange an appointment please contact Reception in One Family on 01 662 9212 or email info@onefamily.ie.

Information Leaflets

Click on the links below for more information on some of the key issues facing one-parent families:

Topical Information

opf on holiday

Holidays

Every family needs a holiday and when you’re bringing up children alone you can need the break even more. For many one-parent families a holiday can seem like a dream. But with some forward planning it is possible to find a good-value break that suits your family and your budget. More

Piggy Bank

Money Management

One Parent Family Tax Credit  More

Child hands with coinsFamily Income Supplement (FIS)

Are you working 19 hours or more a week or 38 hours or more a fortnight?

Is your employment likely to last 3 months or more?
Are you looking after one or more children aged under 18 or between 18 and 22 and in full time education?
Are you earning less than the income limits for the family size?
You may be eligible to apply for the Family Income Supplement. The Family Income Supplement is a social welfare payment that is sometimes payable to working families who are on a lower income. More

Student With BooksBack to Education Allowance

The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme that can enable a lone parent to go back to approved second or third level education.  The payment is the standard social welfare payment and the allowance is payable for the duration of the course. More

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