So you read “Why go to a Single Parents Support Group” and it got you interested. You’ve gone to a couple in your area, but it just didn’t feel like they were the right fit. Maybe you’ve looked for some in your area and you just aren’t finding any. What do you do now that you want to go to one, but can’t find one? Start your own. “Oh sure, you make it sound SO simple,” you are thinking to yourself. Well then, why are you making it so difficult? Starting a single parent support group is as easy or as difficult as you want to make it. To top it off, it gets to be whatever you want it to be! So, how would you go about starting a single parent support group?
First, you will need the people who will attend. How do you go about getting those people? Start by inviting all of your single parent friends. If you are interested and excited, chances are they will at least be curious. If you have a few of them, you could start your meetings right away. You’re thinking, yes, but I already know them and can ask them for advice, I want some fresh ideas from new people. There are a lot of places to go to get them then.
First, post a poster or a sheet with tear away information on it at your local library and grocery stores. Make sure you have the tear away spots on the bottom so that people can take the information with them. Next go to all your local churches and see about posting something in their fliers. If you don’t want it to be religiously based, make sure that you put that in the information so that the people know that ahead of time. Most towns have a Sunday shopper, and ads in those are usually free or very cheap. Put an ad in there with information on the group. Call your local paper and tell them what you are doing. A lot of times they will want to do an article on it. Most importantly is word of mouth. Tell all of your friends and family in the area what you are doing and ask them if they would know anyone who might be interested. Word of mouth is always free and word travels fast.
Importance of Support Networks to Single Parents