Our mission is to empower single parents and their children by providing hope, support, and resources so that families can become self-sustaining.

Who We Serve

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, The median income of families maintained by women with no husband present continued to be lower than that of other families. The median family income for female householders with no husband present in 1999 was $25,500, about half of the family income of all families and less than half of married-couple families. After adjusting for inflation, this amount was also less than the median family income of married-couple families in 1969 ($39,800). (Source: We the People: Women and Men in the United States, Census 2000 Special Reports Issued January 2005, U.S. Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/prod/2005pubs/censr-20.pdf )

In the Santa Clarita Valley, 6.1% of SCV households (3,101) are headed by female households with children under 18 years and no husband present. (Source: Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/us/census/data/california/santa-clarita/economic.html)

Most single mothers come to us in a state of emotional or financial crisis. We seek to meet this short term need, but more importantly to assist them by developing long term solutions.

While the majority of the clients we serve are single mothers, we also desire to aid the increasing number of single fathers who have sole custody of their children by providing support services to meet their unique needs.

History of Single Mothers Outreach

Single Mothers Outreach was founded in 1995 as a support and resource for single mothers struggling through the effects of divorce or the death of a spouse. Single Mothers Outreach became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in May 1998. Since then, over 1600 families have been served.

In November 2007, the Board of Directors began a major reorganization to improve the quality and range of services it provides. As a result, Single Mothers Outreach updated its mission statement and developed a new plan of services to single parents and their children.

In January 2008, Single Mothers Outreach relocated to its present location in downtown Newhall, sharing the office space with the Los Angeles County Service Center of the Santa Clarita Valley and the Salvation Army. Single Mothers Outreach collaborates with both agencies and other community nonprofits in providing a full range of services to single parents and their families.

Directions

Single Mothers Outreach is located on the 2nd floor of the Los Angeles County Service Center at:

24271 Main Street (formerly San Fernando Road)
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Our offices are accessed via the rear of the Los Angeles County Service Center building. Take the staircase or elevator to the 2nd floor. Our office is located in the first room on the left as you enter the building.

To contact us, call (661) 288-0117 or fax (661) 288-7823

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mission of Single Mothers Outreach?

Our mission is to empower single parents and their children by providing hope, support and resources so that families can become self-sustaining.

What are the Values and Vision of SMO?

Our vision is to make alumnae of our parents: men and women who no longer need our services but stay connected and pay it forward. We will not discriminate based upon disability, English-language skills, religion, cultural background, gender, age, or sexual preference. We will treat all single parents who come to us for assistance with respect. While we cannot promise to provide monetary assistance due to budget limitations, all clients will be given resources for reference and referrals to other social service agencies.

Where is Single Mothers Outreach located?

Our facilities are located inside the Los Angeles County Service Center of Santa Clarita facility. We are located on the 2nd floor and visitors enter from the rear of the building. We are also located in the same building as the Salvation Army.

How Can I Volunteer?

We consider our volunteers to be the heart of SMO, a committed group of people, including single mothers, who are motivated by a desire to make a difference in our community. Our work is made possible because people are still willing to give of themselves with gifts of time, energy and love.

Volunteers are not extras – they are essential members of our community.

How Can I Donate Money?

Donations are always welcome via check or credit card!

Please send your check payable to Single Mothers Outreach, PO BOX 801566, Santa Clarita, California, 91380-1566. Click here for detailed information on additional ways to donate!

Our mission is to empower single parents and their children by providing hope, support, and resources so that families can become self-sustaining.

We are sponsored by:

info@singlemothersoutreach.org
24271 Main St.  Santa Clarita, CA 91321  T: 661.288.0117
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