Legal Research Framework on Solo Parents

By: Mary Anne S. Alba

I. Introduction
Defining solo parents
Defining other essential terms employed in the research
Identification of threats and challenges faced by solo parents in the workplace
and in society as a whole.

II. Laws and Statutes applicable to Solo parents

Republic Act 8972 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS AND

PRIVILEGES TO SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
and its IRR

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 8, s. 2004- Guidelines on the Grant of

Parental Leave to Solo Parents

Other Laws and Statutes

III. Role of the Government and Line Agencies in providing for a Comprehensive Package
of Social Development and Welfare Services

Conduct Interview on the following agencies:

DSWD
DOH Medical Assistance
DepEd
CHED Educational Benefits
TESDA
DOLE/CSC
NHA- Housing Benefits
DILG

IV. Criteria for support ; Conditions for the Entitlement of Benefits and for termination of
the privileges

V. Determination of Dependent Variables

Level of Awareness on the Provisions of the Act
Extent of Availment of Benefits
Extent Implementation of the provisions of the Solo Parent Act of 2000

VI. Conclusion