The Single Best Organization in the World
Dear Fellow Single Parent:
We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to join Parents Without Partners, Inc., (PWP) the premier not-for-profit organization focusing on social, educational and issues-advocacy needs of single parents worldwide.
As a member of PWP, you will share in the opportunity to interact with a large-scale network of single parents, facing together the unique challenges and triumphs of parenting today. Whether divorced, separated, widowed, or never married, PWP provides a myriad of social and educational activities for parents and children from all walks of life.
We think you'll agree that PWP membership will transform what can often be a difficult time of adjustment into an exciting turning point in your life. We welcome you to review the unique benefits PWP has to offer.
If we can answer any questions, please e-mail the New England Regional Council. Welcome to Parents Without Partners, the single best organization in the world!
Eligibility
To be eligible for membership in Parents Without Partners, Inc., a person must be a parent of one or more living sons or daughters and be single by reason of death, divorce, separation or never married, or other reason which may be deemed acceptable by Parents Without Partners, Inc. Custody of children is not a factor.
Types of Memberships
Chapter Membership
An individual, who meets the above eligibility requirements, can join PWP at the chapter level by using our Chapter Search. Once you find a chapter in the New England area, contact the individual listed who will inform you of the chapter's activities, orientation days, etc. The annual membership fee varies between individual chapters; however the range is between $20 to $50. This membership is the best alternative for a hands-on, local support network. If you do not find a chapter in your area, simply contact the Parents Without Partners International office.
Membership Benefits
As the largest single parenting organization in the world, Parents Without Partners provides members with a variety of unique, timely, topical and targeted membership benefits.
Our Chapters provide:
� Chapter locations throughout New England offering local networking with multi-opportunities for support, growth and education;
� On going local chapter activities for the single parent and his/her family;
� Personal/leadership development workshops at regional and zone meetings and international conventions;
� Educational programs and discussion groups on parent-child relationships, effective communication, dating, and self-improvement. Special programs are offered for widowed, never-married, and divorced members;
� Recreational activities such as camping, hiking, picnics, bowling, swimming and crafts for single parents and their children;
� Adult social activities;
� Community service and advocacy projects on divorce and child abuse.
Additional Membership Benefits
� Opportunity to attend the Annual International Convention of Parents Without Partners, an event jam-packed with social and educational activities just for single parents and their children;
� Access to scholarship programs for children of PWP members;
� Issues advocacy program, which increases the quality of life of children living in single parent homes;
� Access to the members only section of the Parents Without Partners, Inc.'s web site where you can freely meet other members who are facing similar situations; and Much, much, more!
No other organization offers the full spectrum of services and benefits provided by Parents Without Partners, exclusively devoted to single parents and their children.