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Share your story
Your experience is valuable.
This process should take approximately 3 minutes to complete. Everything you share here is confidential and will only be used to shape resources for women in our community.
The purpose is to collect data on experiences, not people.
You can skip any question that does not feel right, there are no wrong answers.
A little about you
What is your current age range?
What is your current age range?
A
Under 21
B
21 to 25
C
26 to 30
D
31 to 35
E
36 to 40
F
41 to 50
G
51 or older
H
Prefer not to say
How old were you when you became a single parent?
How old were you when you became a single parent?
A
Under 18
B
18 to 22
C
23 to 27
D
28 to 32
E
33 to 38
F
39 or older
G
Prefer not to say
How many children do you have to care for?
How many children do you have to care for?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5 or more
What area of the Greater Kansas City metro are you in?
If other, list your location
Describing your needs and Challenges
The next questions ask about challenges you may have faced. Answer only what feels comfortable. Everything is confidential.
We are gathering data on experiences, not people.
Which of these needs have you personally experienced as a single parent? Select all that apply.
Which of these needs have you personally experienced as a single parent? Select all that apply.
Housing instability or homelessness
Food insecurity
Childcare access or affordability
Domestic violence or safety concerns
Financial hardship or debt
Healthcare access
Transportation barriers
Legal challenges such as custody or tenant rights
Employment or income instability
Mental health support
Education access
Immigration-related challenges
Substance recovery support
Other
For the needs you selected, what made accessing help the most difficult? Select all that apply.
For the needs you selected, what made accessing help the most difficult? Select all that apply.
I did not know what was available
Confusing or complicated application process
Long waitlists
Felt judged or unwelcome
Could not get time off work or arrange childcare
Transportation
Language barrier
Did not want to ask for help
Help was not available in my area
Other
Tell us more about what was challenging. What do you wish had existed?
Optional but incredibly valuable. Your words will directly shape what we build.
Let's talk education and opportunity
Have you pursued or considered further education or a trade certification since becoming a single parent?
Have you pursued or considered further education or a trade certification since becoming a single parent?
A
I completed a program
B
I started but did not finish
C
I looked into it but was restricted by my circumstances
D
I have thought about it but don't know where to start
E
I'm not interested in continuing my education or furthering my education
What got in the way of pursuing education or training? Select all that apply.
What got in the way of pursuing education or training? Select all that apply.
Cost
Time
No childcare
Did not know what programs existed
Did not qualify for financial aid
No transportation
Nothing got in the way
Not applicable
Community and Support
Who or what helped you most during your hardest times? Select all that apply.
Who or what helped you most during your hardest times? Select all that apply.
Family
Friends
A church or faith community
A nonprofit or organization
A mentor or advisor
An online community
I figured it out alone
I am still in the hard part
Other
If a resource like the Thistle and Ember Project had existed when you needed it most, what would you have wanted it to offer first?
*
One sentence is enough. This is the most important question on this form.
Would you be open to being contacted for a brief follow-up conversation?
Would you be open to being contacted for a brief follow-up conversation?
A
Yes, by email
B
Yes, by phone
C
Not right now
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