Supporting families led by one person for over 60 years

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We specialise in working with families led by one person

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Birthright offers a range of social services for the children and parents of families led by one person, and some regions also provide services to two-parent and blended families.

If you are a mum, dad, grandparent or another whānau member parenting alone, we can support you.

Our goal is nurtured, resilient, inspired children and families.

More about us Call free 0800 457 146

Find your local Birthright

Canterbury
Central Otago
Hawke's Bay
Hutt Valley
Kapiti
Levin
Ōtaki
Palmerston North
Waikato
Wanganui
Wellington
National Office - Birthright New Zealand

Our services

Support

Our trained and experienced staff and social workers offer practical support, resources and encouragement.

Community

We understand the diversity of whānau in our communities and the importance of community connections.

Advocacy

We can support you to understand your rights and express your views on issues that are important to you. We also advocate at a national level for systemic change on behalf of families led by one person.

Resources

Access a range of useful resources that the whole family can benefit from.

Referrals

We work closely with other providers to ensure you have access to appropriate services in your community.

Find out more about our services

Success stories

Taking Action on Equitable Outcomes for Single Parent Whanau

We have been exploring the systemic barriers facing single parent whānau. We believe a collective response needs to be taken to address these systemic barriers. Read more about what we have learnt...Read more

Ana's Story: "I've been at Birthright for three years but this year I really needed them"

Ana was battling a number of issues as a sole parent, when she enrolled with Birthright Canterbury in 2015. She credits her social worker and the rest of the Birthright team with helping her get...Read more

Dan's story: "My social worker has become like family"

Life can be stressful and busy for Dan, a single father of two young daughters. In 2015, Dan went searching for extra support, knowing that it might be hard to find. Luckily, someone he knew...Read more

View all our success stories

Academic research

Please find useful academic research on families led by one person.