Get It Right Campaign
In 2026, we launched our Get It Right campaign, calling on Government to take the necessary actions to get it right for one-parent families.
This means prioritising evidence-based actions which would address child poverty, family homelessness and housing insecurity, create positive, child-centered changes in family law and remove barriers to education and employment for one-parent families. Throughout our work in 2026, we’re lobbying Government to make the necessary actions and commitments to drive positive change for one-families across Ireland, which will improve things for all families.
Single Parents Day
One Family, along with 13 other organisations across the UK and Ireland, are part of collective single parent campaign. By joining forces, we aim to amplify our voices, reach more families, raise awareness of available support, and build stronger connections among single parents and the organisations that work to support them.
Campaign organisations include: One Parent Families Scotland, Single Parent Rights, Single Parents Wellbeing CIC, Single Parent Information Network, Single Parent Support and Advice Services, Gingerbread, Fife Gingerbread, BAME Lone Parents Network, Frolo, Asian Single Parents Network, NEESIE, Horizon , Dads Rock.
Together For Public Alliance
One Family are a proud member of the Together For Public Alliance, which is campaigning for a public system of early education and care for every child.
The childcare crisis has a n unequal impact on one-parent families, preventing participation of lone parents in employment, education or other activities which would have a positive impact on their family.
A public system would guarantee a place for every child, through legislation, similar to our primary school system.
Family Law Reform
One Family is very concerned about the current provision of family law services in Ireland and we have been working hard to advocate around the current family law reform process. We know from working with families, through our services and helpline, that there are major gaps in service provision; that courts do not always ensure safety for children and parents; that there can be a lack of accurate information available to courts; and that there are much better out of court pathways available in other countries with better outcomes for families.