When Single Moms Win, Families Win — and Our Communities Win.

jp’s theory of change

Do. Foster. Influence.

Over a third of parenting households are single-parent led — and 80% of those are led by single mothers. This is a powerful coalition.

DO.

Partner with single mothers who are motivated to pursue a college degree in pursuit of economic mobility while ensuring their children are also on their own path to generational prosperity.

FOSTER.

Build the largest coalition of single mothers who are betting on themselves and each other — while harnessing their individual and collective power to champion policies that make economic mobility possible for all low-income families.

INFLUENCE.

Invest in narrative infrastructure to reframe what is possible for single mothers and their children by amplifying their stories, elevating best practices, and championing public policy — helping grow the chorus of voices committed to making it happen.

5,000+

single moms mobilized

In 2026, we are supporting over 5,000 single mothers and their children across JP’s nine campuses and a growing coalition across 43 states.

our impact

New Report

Elevating Their Voices: What Single Mothers Say They Need to Survive

In June 2026, the Urban Institute published a research brief representing the perspectives and lived experiences of nearly 1,800 single mothers surveyed across 43 states during our 2026 JP Summit Weekend. What they had to say about their lives in the past 12 months speaks to our broken systems — and the policies necessary to right them.

Key Findings:

97% of mothers reported some form of housing hardship.
85% of moms shared that their household experienced food insecurity.
64% of mothers had to quit, turn down, or significantly change a job because of child care challenges.

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