Poverty is measured in the United States by comparing a person's or family's income to a set poverty threshold or minimum amount of income needed to cover basic needs. People whose income falls under their threshold are considered poor. The U.S. Census Bureau is the government agency in charge of measuring poverty.
One in three kids — nearly 24 million kids total — lives with a single parent, mostly single moms. In fact, according to 2022 Census Bureau data, of the 10.9 million one-parent families with children under age 18, 80% were headed by a mother. This makes women the more frequent custodial parent and the majority of those who need child support.
ARK Of The Family is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hurst TX. We are committed to helping disadvantaged children and the moms who raise them have more opportunities and the resources they need.
Single-parent families, especially single-mom households, are more likely to live in poverty compared to married-parent households. For children, the consequences of poverty are profound. A large body of research shows that kids who grow up poor are more likely to have:
Physical, mental and behavioral health problems,
Disrupted brain development,
Poor academic performance,
Contact with the child welfare and justice systems,
Employment challenges in adulthood,
And more.
Child support can be a critical source of income for single parents who may be struggling to pay for their children’s basic needs while also pursuing economic stability.
Our mission is helping single mothers raise their kids in financial hardship. We believe that by helping moms when they need it most, they will gain hope for a better tomorrow and when disadvantaged kids see that a community does care about them, we can improve lives and create a better society.
Funds to support the mothers and children in our program to provide stability to prevent homelessness and basic utility services.
Household Items - Furniture, desks, beds, couches, kitchen appliances, utensils, etc.
Clothing - All sizes, both women's and men's items, children sizes, shoes, etc.
Computers, laptops
Personal Items - Soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, razors, etc.
ARK Of The Family does not discriminate against any person for any reason. ARK is committed to creating a society that is inclusive for all people.
Organization name
ARK of the Family
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Hispanic or Latinx, Black or African American
Address
1221 Brookside Dr