New government measures to support single mothers soon?

This is a step forward that could provide relief to a large number of single-parent families. And by family we must understand above all that it would mainly concern “single mothers”, given that in France they are 83%. But what measures are we talking about exactly?

Towards a bill to help single parents

For the moment it is just an idea that will be discussed in the National Assembly in May. But for Philippe Brun, socialist deputy from Eure, “ it is the most important social issue in the country “. As he expressed it in the columns of Parisian« these are the women who fill the queues for food aid, 30% are recipients of RSA and we don’t talk about it or not enough “.

What measures could be taken to make life easier for single-parent families? Among other things, the creation of the status of “single parent”, which also gives the right to the card, on the same model as large family card. Single parents benefit in particular from:

• Payment of family allowances starting from the first child
• Price reductions to promote access to public services (sport, culture, transport, leisure)
• Alimony would not be subject to income tax (up to 4,000 euros per child and 12,000 euros per year)
• The single parent will be given priority to take leave during school holidays
• Facilities for resettlement after separation

The creation of “sole parent” status would represent a significant step forward in the recognition and support of single-parent families in France. By proposing concrete financial and social benefits, this future debate in the Assembly would demonstrate the desire of the government and society to guarantee all parents the necessary means to raise their children in the best possible conditions.