Family Report: Risk of Poverty for Single Parents
According to the Family Report of the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, the risk of poverty for single parents is significantly higher than for other families. In 2021, 36% of single parents with at least one minor child were at risk of poverty, compared to 14% of married couples with children and 19% of single-parent families without children.
The report attributes the high risk of poverty for single parents to several factors, including:
- Lower incomes: Single parents often have lower incomes than other families because they may have to work part-time or on a reduced schedule to care for their children.
- Higher expenses: Single parents often have higher expenses than other families, such as childcare costs, transportation costs, and housing costs.
- Lack of support: Single parents may lack the support of a partner to help with childcare, financial planning, and decision-making.
The report also found that the risk of poverty for single parents has increased in recent years. In 2015, 29% of single parents were at risk of poverty, compared to 36% in 2021.
The report recommends several measures to reduce the risk of poverty for single parents, including:
- Increasing financial support: Providing single parents with financial assistance, such as tax breaks, housing subsidies, and childcare assistance.
- Improving access to education and training: Helping single parents get the education and training they need to secure higher-paying jobs.
- Expanding childcare options: Making it easier for single parents to find affordable childcare so they can work.
- Providing support services: Offering single parents support services, such as counseling, legal assistance, and financial planning.
The Family Report is a comprehensive report on the state of families in Germany. It is published every four years by the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs.
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