Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Review housing support for single parents

Open for signatures 23 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to review housing support for single parents.
This review should include:
1. Consider whether housing policies account specifically for shared custody agreements, and ensure that both parents can access suitable housing.
2. Provide dedicated support services and resources for single fathers, including counselling and financial advice to help them navigate housing challenges.
3. Monitor and put measures in place to ensure that housing policy recognises the specific challenges experienced by some single parents, including the (in our view) unique challenges faced by single dads who have shared custody of a child.

Timeline

27 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 23
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 27 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.