- single parenthood following divorce
- single parenthood following death of a spouse
- never married teen mothers and fathers
- female-headed homeless families
- adoptions by single parents
- noncustodial mothers and fathers
- grandparents as primary parents
- single parents of children with disabilitiesSingle Parent Families contains additional resources useful for family professionals: an annotated bibliography, a video/filmography, and a national community resource list. The book is intended for a multidisciplinary audience, including sociologists, psychologists, health care professionals, social workers, therapists, and other researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and educators. An ideal primary or reference text for undergraduate and graduate level programs, the book can also serve as a tool for staff development and continuing education in service agencies.