Transforming Lives, Strengthening Futures: Empowering Families

2.3

Million

According to recent statistics, there were 2.3 million single fathers living with their children in 2020, representing 17% of all single-parent households. Further research reveals that 4 out of 10 (40.9%) are separated, divorced or widowed and around 36% live below the poverty line.

20%

of American Children

In any given year, 20% of American children will be diagnosed with a mental illness. The term "mental illness" is not entirely accurate, because there are many "physical" factors -- including heredity and brain chemistry -- that might be involved in the development of a mental disorder.

46%

of all Children

 46% of all children - over 24 million, or close to one-half of the child population - report having at least one of these seven at-risk factors in their life. Across the various subpopulations, there are some strong differences in the levels of risk children are exposed to.