Single mothers are the face of American poverty

Low-income single mothers work hard to earn a living, but still live paycheck to paycheck. Single mothers face greater economic hardships. Without economic security, education, and access to resources, single mothers cannot achieve their full potential.

Single mothers often cannot afford childcare 

Nationally the annual cost of center-based infant care averaged over 40% of the state median income for a single mother and 32% for a school-age child, all the while single mothers' income decreased in recent years.

Single mothers often cannot afford suitable housing 

To afford a two-bedroom apartment in Memphis requires an income of $45,080 or higher. Limited access to affordable housing and their decreasing wages puts single moms at increased risk of financial insecurity.