This study investigates how a 12-month economic mobility intervention, Mothers Mobility Program (MMP), in Charlotte, NC, fosters usable social capital among single mothers facing systemic, financial, and personal stressors often associated with complex trauma. Using Braun and Clarke's (2006) Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA), our interdisciplinary team conducted and analyzed interviews with a subgroup of 20 program mothers (ages 19-44) from six cohorts (N = 70) who completed MMP between 2021 and 2024. The analysis revealed the formation of bonding and bridging social capital among participants. These processes were sequenced and interdependent: bonding ties, fostered through program offerings and identity-affirming spaces, first created trust and safety, which then enabled bridging connections to external resources. Shared staff-client identities influenced engagement, but structural barriers limited the usability of newly formed networks. This study enhances social capital theory by detailing how single mothers experiencing chronic trauma develop, access, and utilize social resources within program settings, along with the program components that support these processes. When place-based programs intentionally sequence bonding before bridging, provide identity-affirming supports, and align external resources with community strengths, these processes become mutually reinforcing. Shared staff identity fosters trust and accelerates engagement, but structural barriers shape whether new connections translate into tangible benefits. Without this integrated strategy and attention to sequencing, efforts to build sustainable social capital and promote community resilience may be less effective in contexts of persistent inequities.

To describe the prevalence of common sexual and reproductive health (SRH) indicators and healthcare access among women of reproductive age residing in Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) Mavrovouni on Lesbos, Greece. A household survey comprising 119 questions across eight SRH domains was completed by 247 refugee women of reproductive age residing in CCAC Mavrovouni. Nine refugee coresearchers were engaged in a participatory action research process, contributing to question development, recruitment, data collection and analysis in June and July 2023. Most women reported adequate antenatal care (25/28, 89%) and healthcare-assisted births (14/14, 100%), but postpartum care was suboptimal with 47% (7/15) not accessing any services despite 63% (10/16) reporting complications. About half (56/120, 47%) of women with children were single mothers. Two women had a child die at sea. Family planning showed considerable unmet need, with only 24% (42/178) of women using modern contraception and over 25% (17/66) desiring fertility treatment but none accessing it. Despite 84% (173/207) reporting adequate access to menstrual materials, only 14% (29/207) were able to consistently alleviate pain. Of 247 women, 151 (61%) experienced gynaecological symptoms yet 68 (45%) did not access healthcare. Low screening for sexually transmitted infections (43/240, 18%) and cervical cancer (1/246, 0.4%) was reported. Of 244 women, 74% (180/244) experienced verbal, 52% (127/244) physical and 36% (87/244) sexual abuse in their lifetime. Gender-based violence was most reported in home countries, during travel and during pushbacks. 54% (133/247) of women experienced at least one pushback and 23% (57/247) reported denial of medical care. Across all domains except breastfeeding, most women (67%-91%) had not received healthcare information. In refugee camp Mavrovouni, there is an urgent need for comprehensive SRH services that address diverse unmet health and information needs. Strengthening responses require cocreated, tailored interventions that are both data-driven and community-informed. Simultaneously, action must be taken to eliminate pushbacks and ensure equitable healthcare access irrespective of legal status.

Infant postnatal prophylaxis (PNP) is universally recommended for all breastfed infants born from mothers living with HIV up to 6-weeks of age. Continuation of PNP was recommended for infants defined as at high-risk of HIV acquisition. We hypothesised that a single maternal viral load (mVL) at the end of the universal PNP period can accurately identify infants requiring extended prophylaxis. We assessed 1398 VL of breastfeeding mothers from Zambia and Burkina Faso at baseline (week 6-8), months 6 and 12 post-partum. Infants were defined at high-risk of HIV acquisition when mVL was ≥ 1000 cp/mL. Mothers with a VL between 40 and 1000 cp/mL or ≥ 1000 cp/mL at baseline were 6 [95CI 3.7-9.6] or 18 [95CI 12.6-25.7] times more likely to have a VL above 1000 cp/mL during breastfeeding than mothers with a VL below 40 cp/mL. A 40 cp/mL threshold for mVL showed a better performance to identify infants eligible for extended PNP in comparison with the standard threshold. A single mother VL at W6-8 enabled a sensitive identification of infants at risk of HIV acquisition throughout the breastfeeding period. This conclusion may pave the way for a simplified risk-stratified guideline for the initiation of extended infant PNP.

Purpose The study empirically tests three widely reproduced myths about the determinants of workplace discrimination against women in the European labour market. Specifically, the research examines the assumptions that discrimination is more common among the youngest and oldest women, whether motherhood is the primary driver of perceived inequality, and whether a male-dominated workplace is the primary site of high discrimination levels. By testing these myths, the study seeks to move beyond generalised narratives and identify particular conditions under which women are most likely to perceive work discrimination. Design/methodology/approach The study draws on a large dataset from a cross-country survey involving over 71,000 individuals from 36 European countries. Descriptive statistics were first used to examine gender differences in perceived workplace discrimination across age groups. Binary logistic regression models were then employed to examine the effect of age, including both linear and quadratic terms and to test whether gender differences vary by family status and workplace gender composition through interaction effects. Findings The findings challenge several common assumptions. First, no evidence was found for a U-shaped pattern of age-based discrimination; instead, they point to a linear decrease, with younger women being the most vulnerable group. Furthermore, the “motherhood penalty” in perceived discrimination is not universal; it is heavily concentrated among single mothers, while the gender gap significantly diminishes in households with wider support networks. Finally, while discrimination is highest in male-dominated settings, the study reveals that female-dominated environments are not entirely free from inequality. The lowest levels of discrimination were observed in workplaces with a gender balance. Practical implications The findings indicate that anti-discrimination interventions should be tailored to specific demographic intersections. Organisations are encouraged to move beyond generic gender-based policies and provide targeted support for younger female employees and single parents. Furthermore, fostering gender-balanced work environments, rather than solely increasing female representation, is essential for reducing perceived biases and promoting a more inclusive organisational culture. Originality/value This research fills a gap by supplying a comprehensive, up-to-date cross-country analysis across Europe. Unlike many previous studies focused on single national contexts, this paper adopts an intersectional perspective to reveal how family structure and age-dependent expectations, particularly those of younger generations socialised in a DEI-focused era, reshape the perception of workplace equity. The results show that perceived discrimination is patterned more conditionally than common narratives suggest.

Elective fertility preservation (EFP) is publicly funded in France, but little data is available about the socio-demographic profiles and motivations of women opting for this procedure, as well as on their perspective and levels of knowledge on the subject. To address this issue, a national multicenter study was conducted within the French CECOS network using an anonymous online questionnaire between November 2023 and June 2024 to women who had started of completed EFP process. A total of 351 responses were recorded. Most women requesting EFP were aged 33years or older (87.2%), single (62.9%) and highly educated (95.4%). The main reason for choosing EFP treatment was the absence of a partner (50.7%). The main sources of information about EFP among women were their friends or family (37.6%), healthcare professionals (29.3%), and the media (27.1%). Regarding the future use of the cryopreserved oocytes, 68.5% of the women anticipated needing them. The intended family model primarily involved the use of cryopreserved oocytes within heterosexual couples (82.9%). Nevertheless, 42.6% of respondents also considered single motherhood. In the event of non-personal use, 65.8% of women would like to donate their oocytes. However, only 32.6% of women were aware of the French legal framework governing oocyte donation. Multiple correspondence analysis reveals two distinct clusters, which differ primarily in terms of fertility intentions and perspectives on oocyte use. Cluster 1 (48.1%, n = 169) comprises mainly single women who have completed the EFP procedure and wish to become pregnant and consider using their oocytes as single mothers. Conversely, Cluster 2 (44.7%, n = 157) comprises women with no prior experience of EFP, who were more likely to report a pregnancy despite not having immediate desire to become pregnant. This is the first French multicenter study examining EFP in women, three years after its authorization and reimbursement by the national healthcare system. Our study reveals two distinct profiles among women choosing EFP and emphasizes the need to improve counseling strategies to ensure they meet women's needs during this procedure. NCT07138469 (accepted on June 25, 2025 on ClinicalTrials.gov).

Strong social inequalities exist in chronic diseases related to diet and lifestyle. However, few studies have comprehensively examined the social determinants of children's diet at the family level, including paternal characteristics and migration background. This study aimed to assess the associations between family-based socio-ecological factors and children's dietary patterns (DP) during the first 2 years of life. This longitudinal observational study applied a socio-ecological model to explore associations with children's DP. We conducted multivariable linear regression analyses with DP - identified via principal component analysis - as outcomes, sequentially adjusting for maternal factors: immigrant status, education, older children in the household, single motherhood and age (block 1); occupation (block 2) and household income (block 3). Similar analyses were performed with paternal characteristics. Nationwide French ELFE birth cohort. We used data from an FFQ completed by parents of 12 696 2-year-old children. Children born to mothers with a low socio-economic position (low education level; manual worker, unemployed or student or in the lowest household income quintile), with previous children, or who were living as a single parent had low scores on a DP defined as 'Balanced and diversified'. These children also showed greater adherence to a 'Discretionary consumption' pattern, as did those born to immigrant mothers. Overall, consistent findings were observed with paternal socio-economic factors. Early-life dietary inequalities are shaped by family-level social determinants, emphasising the need for early nutritional interventions tailored to disadvantaged families, particularly those with a migration background, low socio-economic status or single parenthood.

Parental care shapes anxiety-like behavior, oxytocin, social interaction, and ethanol sensitivity in adolescent C57BL/6J mice.

Young women's living arrangements in Mexico: Diversity, stability, and social stratification.

Maternal well-being, stressors, and the use of support services in single-parent families, stepfamilies, and nuclear families: Results from the representative cross-sectional study AID:A 2023.

Probable depression and stress significantly burden Ugandan caregivers, with prevalence rates up to 30%. Stress triggers harsh discipline, while depression leads to neglect. Guided by Family Systems Theory (FST), this study used Parenting for Respectability (PfR) programme data to examine how family system disruptions especially past exposure to violence, household size and partner status affect caregiver mental health outcomes to inform context-specific parenting interventions. Baseline data from 2,314 caregivers in the PfR cRCT (2021-2022) were analysed. Data on demographics, probable depression and Stress were collected using structured questionnaires. Mixed-effects regression models, adjusting for clustering, examined the associations between family system disruptions and probable depression and stress using STATA 16.0. Among 2,314 caregivers, 53.4% were female, with a mean age of 37.9 ± 11.9 years. Nearly half reported depressive symptoms (47.4%, 95% CI: 45.3%-49.4%), and the mean parental stress score was 36.5 ± 15.9. Family system disruptions were significant predictors of poor mental health: past exposure to violence showed a strong, consistent association with both depression (β range: 0.28-0.36) and stress (β range: 0.38-0.49). We report adjusted beta coefficients β (95% CI). Regarding household structure, being a single mother 1.48 (0.21, 2.71), residing in a large household 1.53 (0.86, 2.20), and caregiver disability 1.58 (0.11, 3.05) were significantly linked to increased symptoms. Conversely, having a partner was strongly protective against both probable depression - 4.41 (- 5.87, - 2.96) and stress - 2.87 (- 4.01, - 1.73). Compared with caregivers aged 18-30, those aged 31-40 and 41-50 had higher probable depression: 1.96 (0.95-2.97), 2.59 (1.44-3.73), and stress: 2.28 (1.50-3.07), 2.98 (2.10-3.87) respectively. Those > 50 reported highest stress: 3.55 (2.58-4.52). Female caregivers had higher depression and stress, while social support and equitable gender norms reduced distress. Family system disruptions influence caregiver mental health. Stress and depressive symptoms were higher among caregivers aged 31-50 compared to those aged 18-30. Targeted interventions should focus on violence-exposed, middle-aged, and female caregivers by strengthening social support and providing skills to identify and manage early mental health symptoms.

ABSTRACT The objective was to map scientific production on the experiences of single mothers in an academic context over the last 10 years. The scope review followed the JBI method and PRISMA-ScR recommendations, with a protocol registered with OSF. Searches were conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, PsycInfo, ERIC, and SocINDEX databases, supplemented by Google Scholar, the CAPES Thesis Catalogue, and manual searches of references covering the period from 2016 to 2025. The selection was conducted in Rayyan by two independent reviewers. Of the 5,302 records initially identified, nine studies comprised the final sample, all of which were qualitative in approach and came from the United States, Brazil, Israel, and the United Kingdom. Solo motherhood in academia highlights an institutional arrangement that presupposes an academic subject without caregiving responsibilities. The low number of studies and the geographical and temporal concentration of publications indicate the need to expand research that articulates intersectional perspectives, evaluates institutional retention policies, and deepens the role of maternal networks and collectives in the struggle for a more diverse university.

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated health burdens, particularly for vulnerable populations. Single parents face unique preexisting challenges, and their health during the pandemic remains insufficiently investigated. We aimed to compare psychological distress and self‐rated health (SRH) between single and partnered parents during the pandemic, considering the influence of socioeconomic factors.MethodsWe analyzed the data of 16,028 parents aged 18–50 years with children aged 14 years or younger from the Japan COVID‐19 and Society Internet Survey (JACSIS) 2020–2022. Psychological distress (Kessler K6 scale, ≥ 5) and SRH (very poor or poor) were compared between single (200 single fathers/1330 single mothers) and partnered parents using chi‐squared tests and multivariable logistic regression, adjusting for confounders. Furthermore, household structure, annual household income, occupation, and working hours were stratified for the analysis.ResultsAcross 2020–2022, psychological distress and poor SRH were significantly more prevalent among single parents than among partnered parents. Single parents also reported lower income and higher nonregular employment. These disparities persisted across the stratifications. Multivariable logistic regression confirmed higher adjusted odds ratios for psychological distress (single fathers: 1.50–2.18; single mothers: 1.23–1.66) and poor SRH (single fathers: 0.74–2.93; single mothers: 1.26–1.79) associated with single‐parent status.ConclusionsDuring the COVID‐19 pandemic, single parents in Japan experienced greater psychological distress and poorer SRH than partnered ones, highlighting their heightened vulnerability. Therefore, targeted support, particularly addressing economic hardship, is crucial to mitigate these health disparities and improve the resilience of single‐parent households during public health emergencies.

Background/Objectives: Breast Milk Feeding (BMF) benefits mother and infant. However, women with select risk factors report shorter breastfeeding durations. Our previous prospective cohort observational study of a lactation-consultant-led telephone-based support program in the first month postpartum increased BMF rates up to 6 months. This post hoc study further evaluated the program for mothers at increased risk of early breastfeeding cessation. Methods: We performed secondary analysis involving 762 mothers (control, n = 378; intervention, n = 384), recruited between 2018 and 2019. Infant feeding types, including BMF, were recorded at 1, 3 and 6 months. Feeding outcomes were analyzed in association with maternal risk factors. p-values, odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were reported via both univariate (UVA) and multivariate regression analysis (MVA). Results: Via MVA, the intervention was associated with increased 6-month BMF rates in these groupings [OR (95%CI), p-value]: European [1.80 (1.07–2.96), p = 0.027]; South Asian [1.93 (1.19–3.13), p = 0.008]; employed [1.47 (1.02–2.12), p = 0.038]; unemployed [2.15 (1.33–3.50), p = 0.002]; married [1.71 (1.22–2.39), p = 0.002]; social support present [1.51 (1.05–2.16), p = 0.026]; chronic illness [1.93 (1.35–2.75), p = 0.001]; gestational diabetes mellitus [2.17 (1.19–3.95), p = 0.11]; overweight and obese [1.48 (1.03–2.12), p = 0.034]. A derived success score across the study period indicated via UVA associated increases in BMF rates with history of depression and anxiety (MI) [p = 0.044] and ongoing MI [p = 0.033], but these increases were smaller than that for no history of MI [p < 0.001]. No effect was observed in East/Southeast Asian mothers, Middle Eastern mothers, single or de facto mothers, older mothers, mothers without social support and mothers of any skill level. Conclusions: Although early postpartum telephone support was associated with a number of positive findings of improved BMF at 6 months and over the course of the study, the results were mixed. This suggests that future breastfeeding telephone-based initiatives need to be multifaceted in order to target mothers at risk of early breastfeeding cessation.

Mental health disorders affect millions of people globally. Beyond conventional treatments, the ancient practice of yoga has gained recognition as a complementary approach. While also promoting overall well-being, yoga is increasingly explored as a preventive and therapeutic intervention for conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Given the growing body of research across varied study designs and populations, examining yoga's role in mental health is important. This scoping review explored existing literature on the relationship between yoga and mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, stress, schizophrenia, and PTSD, as well as overall well-being across diverse populations and contexts. Using specific keywords we searched electronic databases including Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed for English-language articles published since 2014. A total of 2,455 articles were retrieved and managed in EndNote. After removing 736 duplicates, 1,719 articles were screened. Following title and abstract screening, 77 full texts were reviewed, and 36 articles met the inclusion criteria. To ensure broad inclusion, critical appraisal was not performed. This review synthesized evidence on the effects of yoga among healthy individuals, students, patients, and populations in special conditions such as pregnancy and single motherhood. Five themes were identified: (1) effects of yoga on depression, anxiety, and stress in different populations; (2) anxiety-related outcomes highlighted in review studies; (3) yoga's impact on severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and PTSD; (4) yoga's role in promoting well-being; and (5) biopsychological mechanisms underlying yoga's effects. Yoga reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression; enhanced well-being; and served as a complementary intervention for severe mental disorders. Positive changes were observed in biochemical, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging markers. Despite heterogeneity, evidence demonstrated yoga's benefits for supporting mental health. Yoga holds promise as a supportive strategy for mental health promotion, although further standardized research is needed for validation.

Background/Objectives: In Japan, single mothers face a high risk of poverty and poorer dietary quality than partnered mothers; however, the pathways underlying these disparities remain unclear. This study examined whether economic status mediates the association between family structure and maternal dietary behaviors and whether intergenerational co-residence modifies these pathways. Methods: Using nationally representative repeated cross-sectional survey data from 2018 to 2022 (N = 1319 mothers), we conducted path analysis of dietary awareness and behaviors. Family structure was classified as partnered mothers (reference), single mothers not co-residing with grandparents, and single mothers co-residing with grandparents. Economic status and frequency of shared family dinners were modeled as mediators. Results: Compared with partnered mothers, both groups of single mothers showed poorer economic conditions, with greater disadvantage among those not co-residing with grandparents. Economic conditions accounted for substantial disparities in multiple dietary outcomes. Shared family dinners were positively associated with several dietary behaviors; however, dinner frequency did not differ significantly between partnered and single mothers or between single mothers with and without grandparental co-residence. Single mothers not co-residing with grandparents showed residual direct disadvantages in nutritionally balanced meals, breakfast frequency, and healthy dietary awareness, whereas those co-residing with grandparents showed weaker disadvantages. Conclusions: Dietary vulnerability among single mothers in Japan was strongly associated with economic disadvantage, but not poverty alone. Intergenerational co-residence was associated with weaker disadvantage rather than eliminating it. Policies should combine income support with childcare assistance and low-burden Shokuiku or community-based meal support to strengthen resource capacity and daily healthy eating routines.

Zero-tolerance policies in school discipline have been widely criticized for their disproportionate effects on marginalized students, yet little attention has been paid to how such policies shape the lives of parents. This article draws on a phenomenological study of 20 parents living in Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, to explore how demographic attributes moderate parental experiences of zero-tolerance discipline. Findings show that gender, marital status, income, education, household size, and access to support systems significantly shaped parents’ responses and coping strategies. Single mothers and widows reported intensified caregiving and economic burdens; casual laborers and self-employed parents faced immediate income losses when summoned to schools; and less-educated parents often complied silently, while better-educated parents demanded fairness and accountability. Large households experienced compounded stress, while smaller households concentrated it on a single parent-child dyad. Coping strategies included prayer, community mediation, and reliance on school networks, but stigma often silenced families. The study demonstrates that zero-tolerance discipline functions as an amplifier of inequality in contexts of urban poverty, transforming school misconduct into family-level crises. It concludes by calling for equity-oriented, restorative approaches that engage parents as partners and acknowledge the socio-economic realities of families in informal settlements.

The paper is devoted to the issue of cooperation between nurses and social workers in healthcare in Slovakia, who play an important role in reducing health inequalities affecting marginalized and socially disadvantaged groups. The survey aimed to analyze the tasks, the readiness of nurses to perform work in these communities, and to identify the main barriers in the provision of healthcare and cooperation with social workers, since the social worker is an integral part of the work of healthcare professionals. The empirical part of the work was carried out using the self-constructed questionnaire method. The survey consisted of 63 nurses working in community nursing. The results showed that the most frequent target group that nurses come into contact with is the Roma community – this option was indicated by 33 (52%) nurses. This was followed by homeless people 11 (17.5%), seniors without families (17.5%), and single mothers with children 8 (13%). When working with these groups, up to 23 nurses (34%) reported a language barrier. 23 nurses (36.5%) reported using help from social workers, and there were also 12 (19%) nurses who were not familiar with the activities of a social worker. Fifty (79%) nurses reported the need for better linking community nursing with social services/assistance, counseling. Seven (11.5%) nurses could not assess this need. Up to 22 nurses (35%) would welcome more specialized education in the field of community nursing. The discussion compares the obtained data with knowledge from the professional literature and points out the need for legislative anchoring of the community nurse and the development of interprofessional cooperation.

This study examines the multimedia representation of structural economic constraints driving the commodification of women's bodies (Soma) in the informal sector along Java’s North Coast Route (Pantura). The research employs a qualitative approach using Critical Semiotic Analysis, drawing on Roland Barthes’ framework of denotation, connotation, and myth. The primary data consist of verbal and visual signs from the film Pangku, including dialogue, settings, body gestures, and narrative structures. These signs are interpreted through Materialist Feminism, Social Reproduction Theory, and the Constrained Choices framework to reveal how capitalism, patriarchy, and informality shape women’s labor and agency. The findings reveal that Sartika’s participation in kopi pangku labor is not a free choice but a structurally constrained survival strategy driven by poverty, gendered labor markets, and the absence of state protection. Her body and emotions are commodified as productive resources in the informal economy, while her reproductive labor as a single mother remains unpaid and socially devalued. The study identifies a condition of double exploitation, where surplus value is extracted simultaneously from affective, sexual, and caregiving labor. Additionally, symbolic violence operates through emotional debt, moral stigma, and narratives of benevolence that normalize exploitation and erode social capital across generations. The study concludes that Pangku represents women’s exploitation not as an individual moral failure but as a systemic outcome of patriarchal capitalism. Sartika’s experience demonstrates how constrained choices produce the illusion of autonomy while continuously relocating exploitation from public production spaces to domestic and intimate spheres. The film exposes how informal labor regimes and patriarchal family structures mutually reinforce women’s subordination specifically analysing how cinematographic codes transform labor into a visual commodity

Introduction: Perinatal depression affects approximately 26.3% of mothers globally. Single mothers face an elevated risk due to financial instability and limited support. While preventive psychological and psychosocial interventions are proven in general populations, their specific efficacy for single mothers remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate these interventions' effectiveness in preventing perinatal depression in this vulnerable group. Methods: Searching five major databases through September 2025, we identified randomized controlled trials evaluating psychological (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and psychosocial interventions for single mothers from pregnancy through one year postpartum. Nine studies (n=681) met the inclusion criteria, utilizing a 75% single-motherhood threshold. We analyzed depressive symptom severity (Standardized Mean Difference, SMD) and episode incidence (Relative Risk, RR) using a random-effects meta-analysis. Results: The meta-analysis for depressive symptoms (k=5; n=418) demonstrated a significant protective effect (pooled SMD = -0.585; 95% CI: -0.883 to -0.287; p = 0.0001) with minimal heterogeneity. For depressive episodes (k=3; n=171), incidence was reduced by 64% (RR = 0.36; 95% CI: 0.18 to 0.71). Despite these positive outcomes, GRADE assessment yielded a low certainty of evidence due to imprecision and severe geographic bias, as eight of the nine studies were US-based. Conclusion: Psychological and psychosocial interventions can reduce perinatal depressive symptoms and incidence among single mothers. However, given the small evidence base, temporal limitations, and geographic concentration, findings warrant cautious interpretation. Further large-scale, globally diverse trials are essential before widespread clinical implementation can be confidently recommended.

Abstract Up to 85% of health is governed by social determinants such as economic stability. By supporting healthy financial behavior changes to increase economic stability, the Financial Success Program (FSP) is a modality that also addresses the limitations of other health interventions in single mother, low-income households. The novel FSP financial education/coaching intervention has previously been shown to reduce financial strain and perceived effects of financial strain on health, improve relationships, reduce smoking and increase healthcare access. This manuscript reports the financial and economic stability outcomes of the first randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of the FSP financial education/coaching model in 345 single mother low-income households. FSP participants experienced the following positive economic outcomes compared with control participants: significantly greater increases in mean salary and household income; greater increases in savings; larger reductions in the inability to save money; larger reductions in shut off notices and utility balances; greater increases in paying bills on time, reductions in partial payments, late fees, and overdrawn bank accounts; greater increases in effective monthly cashflow management and decreases in counterproductive financial behaviors. FSP significantly built participants’ capacity to increase income, emergency savings and retirement savings. The FSP model fosters beneficial financial behaviors while diminishing detrimental financial behaviors, as compared to usual care. By mitigating financial stress, individuals graduating from the FSP increase their capability to plan ahead and think more clearly about financial decisions to improve economic stability, and ultimately overall health.