This session shines a light on the lived experiences of single parent families facing child poverty and housing insecurity, drawing on the work of Scotland’s national charity for single parents, One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS).

Participants will hear how unstable housing and systemic barriers can create stress, instability, and long-term challenges for both parents and children, impacting wellbeing, education and opportunities. Through practical examples and insights from lived experience and effective partnership working, the session highlights what can be done to prevent crisis, reduce inequality and give families the stability and dignity every child deserves. It also explores co-designing housing policies with parents, particularly around issues such as domestic abuse.

Webinar Link:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/384695825660498?p=NunndQf7RdW9gOkeEz
Meeting ID: 384 695 825 660 498
Passcode: ce7nQ3vi

Charis is an experienced communicator who has a track record in influencing policy change across climate and social justice. As a single parent herself, Charis is passionate about working together to create a Scotland where single parents are celebrated and supported to thrive. Charis has worked across systems change, anti-poverty, service delivery and international development. Most recently, she worked with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland (WEAll Scotland) leading Communications and Campaigns work and growing the membership of WEAll Scotland.

About Robyn Inglis, Family Support Worker

Robyn is a Family Support Worker with One Parent Families Scotland in Dundee, supporting single parent families to understand their rights and advocate for themselves. Her work focuses on housing support, helping families navigate complex systems, challenge inequity and access safe, secure accommodation. She also addresses childhood poverty and structural barriers. Robyn has worked with Shelter Scotland, including speaking at the Dundee Civic Event in January, and is committed to ensuring single parent families experience justice, equity and opportunity.