Reclaiming Our Children from DHS

	Single Mothers

	In the UK ... Single Mothers' Self-Defence A living wage for mothers & other carers – 1 May petition launch Self-help, information & support, share experiences & tactics Monthly drop-in, workshops at the Crossroads Women's Centre Self-help practical workshop How to keep warm but lower your fuel bills Standing in the Way of Support -- article in Professional Social Work "...disabled mothers face many obstacles getting help from Social Services to look after their children" and letter in response (Why it is right to highlight our failings) Surestart Letter published in the Times Defending single mothers as unwaged workers -- YouTube
	In the US ... DHS – Give us back our children Reclaiming Our Children from DHS Across the US, families are losing custody of children – that is, children are losing their families – at an alarming rate – Philly’s rate among the highest. Petition New Film Part 1 and Part 2 YouTube video: DHS - Give us back our children at the International Gathering against poverty war & occupation
	Internationally . . . MOTHERS MARCH -- 12 MARCH 2011 Single mothers took part in marches in: Guyana, Haiti, India, Italy, Peru, US (LA, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, San Francisco), Venezuela