AnswerBeing a single parent can be difficult in several aspects. You are the soul provider, which entails more hours at work, barely anytime to yourself, and financial worry. But keep in mind, being a single parent also has its rewards.

AnswerThere are many nationwide support groups for single parents, such as: single parents in college/university, single parents looking for companionship and help of other single parents, those in need for financial advice/help, single parents seeking to adopt a child, and also young single parents. Here is an article about single mothers support group: http://www.basearticles.com/Art/260379/127/Single-Mothers-Support-Groups.html

AnswerSingle parents might want to consult the single parents guide from Time Out New York (http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/guides-resources/family-life/60111/single-parent-guide) or go to some single parents meetups http://singleparents.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/ to meet other people in similar situations.