Alone we stood

ONE FAMILY (formerly Cherish) celebrates its 40th anniversary this week.

Ireland’s first self-help organisation for single mothers, One Family provides support, counselling, education and preparation for employment.

“Families are becoming more diverse and going through more transitions. We work with all types and all members of one-parent families, respecting the realities of family life to effect positive change and achieve equality and social inclusion for all one-parent families in Ireland,” says One Family’s director, Karen Kiernan.