A Guide for Single Mothers - NTUC

Where To Get HelpSelf-Help GroupsWicare Support Groupwhether she has just lost her spouse or has beenwidowed for some time, the single mum and her childrencan get all the support they need from Wicare, a supportgroup for widows and the fatherless.Managed by a volunteer committee of widows, they willhelp out in her time of need through self-help programmeswhich will provide emotional support and encouragebonding with other widows, promote self-reliance andfinancial independence.49More importantly, the programmes should help her moveon, care for her children and re-integrate back into society.If, however, she needs help to get through her grief yetfinds difficulty connecting with other widows or attendingevents, she can pop by Wicare’s premises to pick upcomplimentary materials on positive grieving so that shecan grief on her own.If she needs more reading resources, she can also considerpurchasing Wicare’s “Strength To Live” book which hasdistilled the lessons gleaned from interviews with over 30widows and widowers to offer hope and healing.