Parents Without Partners, Inc.
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Parents Without Partners (PWP) is an international non profit
educational organization
devoted to the interests of single parents, grandparents,
and their children.
Age of children or custody is not a factor.
History of Our
Organization
Parents Without Partners was formed over 50 years ago, in 1957, in New York City
by two single parents: Jim Egleson, a noncustodial parent, and Jacqueline Bernard,
a custodial parent. As concerned parents, they felt isolated from society because of their marital status, and decided to form a mutual support organization. Following their first newspaper advertisements directed to "Parents Without Partners", 25 single parents
attended the first meeting in a Greenwich Village church basement.
Later, media attention brought inquiries from all over the country.
The problems are many in bringing up our children alone, contending with the emotional conflicts of divorce, never-married, separation or widowhood. PWP, Inc. is the only international organization that provides real help in the way of discussions, professional speakers, study groups, publications and social activities for
families and adults. Through the exchange
of ideas and companionship, we hope to further our
common welfare and the wellbeing of our children.
Mission Statement
Parents Without Partners, Inc. provides single parents
and grandparents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support,
friendship and the exchange
of parenting techniques.
