Term: Lone Parent

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-11-05

Definition:

A family in which there is only one parent. Also known as single parent. In Heaman et al. (2012), it is derived from the Families First Screen and refers to a mother who identifies herself as the sole primary care giver for the child (includes unmarried, separated, widowed, divorced, common-law relationship of less than one year).

Related concepts 

• Maternal and Newborn Health Status Indicators

Related terms 

• Families First Screen (FFS) / Screening Form
• Lone Parent Family
• Marital Status

References 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)