Single Low-Income Mothers: Levers for Economic Mobility June 2024

Millions of children in the United States live in households headed by single mothers, who are both the primary caregivers and primary earners. Despite their hard work, structural inequities in wages, childcare, and income support systems make it difficult for them to achieve financial stability.

To fully understand economic mobility for single mothers, it is essential to recognize the key factors shaping their financial security: