Rising costs for essentials like groceries, child care, and housing are taking a toll on single mothers. A nonprofit that provides transitional housing and rent assistance reports that homeless families are increasing in number. The group mainly serves single mothers who are at risk of becoming unhoused due to job loss, divorce, or illness.

These families often struggle to make ends meet, with wages that do not keep pace with the rising cost of living. As a result, they can be just one paycheck away from homelessness. When a crisis occurs, they may need help with rent or other forms of assistance.

Further information is available from the nonprofit, which highlights the growing need for support among working-class single mothers and their families.