One Family is Ireland’s national organisation for one-parent families. We work with all types and all members of one-parent families, respecting the realities of family life, to affect positive change and achieve equality and social inclusion for all one-parent families in Ireland.

Supports and Resources

For listening support and information for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and those separating call the askonefamily helpline on 01 662 9212.

Our counselling service for adults and young people ensures time to be really listened to by a professional counsellor.

We provide free, confidential, non-judgemental and HSE approved information, support and counselling on all options during an unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion. Call us on 01 662 9212.

One Family parenting aim to support parents with everyday parenting challenges and the complexity of parenting post separation.

We offer courses and workshops for people parenting alone who are looking to access education and work; for parents experiencing challenges and change; and for professional development.

We make policy submissions, undertake research in key areas, and advocate for better lives for one-parent families. In all we do, we are solution-focused.

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Group Triple P
Group Triple P is a supportive parenting programme delivered over five sessions for mothers of children aged 0-12 years living in Kilkenny and Carlow who have experienced domestic abuse or..
27-10-2026
10:12 am
Baby Food Made Easy
Baby Food Made Easy is a FREE, monthly zoom workshop delivered by HSE Community Dietitians. Workshops are aimed at parents who are starting or thinking about starting weaning and would..
27-10-2026
10:00 am
A Dragon Halloween at MacDonagh Junction with CFSN
MacDonagh Junction and the Kilkenny Child and Family Support Network (CFSN)  are getting together for more Halloween fun!! Just like last year, there will be lots of fun for the..
30-10-2026
1:00 pm
Parenting Support Drop In at Newpark Close FRC
Top tips, supports, advice and guidance on how to deal with specific parenting challenges from birth to 18years Please Contact Helen on  087-2330320 for further information. Venue: Newpark Close Family..
03-11-2026
10:00 am