Single parents

Today, 23% of children live in a one parent family. This section provides links to a number of organisations that can offer help and advice.

What benefits are you entitled to?

Benefits: Lancashire County Council provides a Welfare Rights Service (external link) to help you find out what you might be entitled to.
Tax Credits: visit the Inland Revenue's Tax Credit (external link) website for information.
Council Tax: the Council Tax page contains details and forms to download to help you claim benefits.

Childcare

Find out about local childcare, nurseries and schools on our childcare page.

Last Updated: 7/6/2010

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