Single Parent Resource Center

What Single Parent Resource Center does

The Single Parent Resource Center, Inc. (SPRC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 228 East 45th Street, 5th Floor, in midtown Manhattan. Founded in 1975 as a pilot program of the Community Service Society of New York, SPRC has operated continuously for nearly 50 years as what it describes as the only comprehensive agency devoted solely to programs for single parent families in New York City. The organization serves over 2,000 single parent families annually in NYC, with additional content distribution to families nationally and internationally via Facebook and Twitter.

SPRC's product surface is a portfolio of human-delivered social service programs rather than a technology platform. Core programs include the Single Fathers' Program, the Single Mothers' Support Group, the Strengthening Families Program (parenting skills under stress), the Single Parents in Recovery relapse-prevention program, the Kids' Club substance-abuse prevention program for children ages 6–12 in transitional housing, the Youth Leadership Program for teens 12–17, and the ParentLine telephone resource. The portfolio was extended in 2020 through a partnership with the New York Council on Problem Gambling to deliver the You(th) Decide youth gambling-prevention project. No proprietary technology, software product, or digital platform is indicated; core_technology is explicitly listed as "Not applicable."

SPRC operates as a donation-funded nonprofit. Revenue streams identified in the source material are individual donations (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status, EIN 13-3030376), annual fundraising events led by the Fall Fete, and grant funding via partnerships such as the NY Council on Problem Gambling. Services are provided free of charge to eligible families. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by Alan Fuchsberg (President), with Rosemarie E. Dackerman serving as Executive Director and Program Director, and a small staff of 9 across program, prevention, and operations roles. Marketing and outreach are conducted through community workshops, referral networks with schools and shelters, and organic social channels.

Name

Single Parent Resource Center

Legal name

The Single Parent Resource Center, Inc.

Website

https://singleparentusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Single Parent Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 in New York City that delivers free support groups, parenting, recovery, and youth prevention programs to over 2,000 single parent families annually in NYC, funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support SPRC's programs and services for single parent families. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accepts tax-deductible donations.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events such as Fall Fete generate revenue through ticket sales and auction items. These events also serve as community engagement opportunities.
3. Grant Funding: SPRC receives funding through partnerships with organizations like the New York Council on Problem Gambling for specific prevention programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SPRC is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers free, in-person programs for single parent families in New York City, including support groups for single fathers and mothers, parenting skills education (Strengthening Families Program), substance abuse prevention for children and teens, problem gambling prevention education, relapse prevention for parents in recovery, and a telephone resource line. Programs are funded through individual donations, grants, and an annual fundraising event, and serve over 2,000 families annually.

Product overview

The Single Parent Resource Center operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for single parent families in New York City. The organization provides direct services through distinct programs including the Single Fathers' Program, Single Mothers' Support Group, Strengthening Families Program, Problem Gambling Prevention, Single Parents in Recovery, Kids' Club, Youth Leadership Program, Parentline, and Community Education Workshops. These programs serve over 2,000 individuals annually, addressing needs including family support, substance abuse prevention, problem gambling education, and parenting skills development. The organization also hosts the annual Fall Fete fundraising event. The portfolio functions as an integrated set of social service programs rather than a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Fathers' Program A family support group for custodial fathers, non-custodial fathers, and grandfathers who have children under 18 years of age, offering weekly group sessions focused on family management issues and improving relationships with children, co-parents, and family members.
• Single Mothers' Support Group A support group for single mothers that aims to increase interaction between parents and children, reduce family conflict, improve healthy behavior through effective family management, and provide mothers with a supportive peer network.
• Strengthening Families Program A parenting skills program that seeks to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect by providing parents with skills to parent effectively under stress, covering topics such as identifying developmentally appropriate behavior, setting realistic goals, rewarding positive behavior, fostering healthy communication, and setting limits.
• Problem Gambling Prevention Educational programs focused on preventing problem gambling among youth, developed in partnership with the New York Council on Problem Gambling as part of the 2020 You(th) Decide project.
• Single Parents in Recovery A relapse prevention and parenting program for custodial and non-custodial parents attempting to maintain sobriety while raising children alone, with emphasis on communication skills and healthy relationships with children and co-parents.
• Kids' Club A substance abuse prevention program for children ages 6-12 living in transitional housing or enrolled in community-based after school programs, helping children identify feelings while in transition, learn healthy coping skills, and develop friendships.
• Youth Leadership Program (YLP) A substance abuse prevention program for teens ages 12-17 from single parent families with history of homelessness, parental incarceration, and/or parental addiction, designed to develop skills and motivation for coping with life's challenges.
• Parentline A telephone resource service for single parents and providers seeking information about parenting and referrals to community resources.
• Community Education Workshops Workshops conducted by SPRC staff on single parenting topics in various settings including community organizations, day care centers, churches, and schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 2,000 single parent families annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New York Council on Problem GamblingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SPRC was selected by the New York Council on Problem Gambling to partner on the 2020 You(th) Decide project, offering educational programs to decrease problem gambling among school-aged youth. The partnership aims to empower youth to make educated decisions regarding gambling behaviors and reduce youth access to gambling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• ParentsActionforChildren: A national nonprofit focused on parenting education and family support. Comparable to SPRC's Strengthening Families Program and parenting skills work, though primarily an educational/advocacy organization rather than direct service.
• National Fatherhood Initiative: A national nonprofit focused on fatherhood programs and resources. Comparable to SPRC's Single Fathers' Program and broader family support work, though operating as an issue-focused advocacy and curriculum organization rather than direct service provider.
• WIN (Women's Information Network): A smaller advocacy and support organization for single mothers. Comparable to SPRC in mission focus on single-parent families, though likely with narrower geographic and programmatic scope.

Others

• National Council on Problem Gambling: A national nonprofit addressing problem gambling through education and advocacy. Not a direct competitor, but the parent of the NY Council on Problem Gambling partnership that funds SPRC's problem gambling prevention program, making it a relevant ecosystem partner.
• Community Service Society of New York: The NYC nonprofit from which SPRC originated in 1975. Not a direct peer, but a historical parent organization with adjacent family and poverty-focused programming across New York City.

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey: A large social services nonprofit in the same NYC market providing workforce, family, and community programs. Comparable to SPRC as a multi-program community services nonprofit serving low-income families and relying on donations and grants.
• Henry Street Settlement: A long-standing New York City social services nonprofit serving vulnerable families across multiple programs. Comparable to SPRC in NYC geography, family-focused mission, and a similar mix of social services, education, and prevention programming funded through donations and grants.

Broad incumbents

• The Children's Aid Society: A much larger NYC nonprofit providing a wide range of services to children and families, including prevention and family support. Overlaps with SPRC's Kids' Club, Youth Leadership Program, and Strengthening Families programming, but at significantly greater scale.
• The New York Foundling: A major NYC human services nonprofit serving children, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Overlaps with SPRC on family stabilization, prevention, and parent-support programming, but operates at substantially greater scale.

Regional players

• Single Mothers Outreach: A nonprofit serving single-parent families in a different California region. Comparable in target population and program mix (parenting support, youth services, resource referrals), illustrating a peer operating SPRC's model in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SingleParentNYC
• Facebookfacebook.com/SingleParentResourceCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/single-parent-resource-center

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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