Over one third (38.7%) of the 107 million singles living in the United States[1] are parents, and for this group, finding romance is still top of mind as evident in the fact that over 45% of Match.com members have children. Ahead of Mother’s Day, Match.com took a closer look at the profile of today’s single mom to better understand their wants, needs and the unique factors they face while dating.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month committed to raising awareness and preventing child abuse.  In Jefferson County, 8,004 referrals of abuse were reported in 2011, a 5% increase from 2010.  Abused and neglected children are part of the community and it will never be enough to intervene after abuse has occurred.  Increased efforts to prevent abuse and raise awareness for the month of April include several activities which allow Jefferson County residents and employees to become involved. 

Colorado McDonald’s restaurants will be giving a FREE breakfast to 3rd - 5th graders before they take their TCAP Assessment Test the morning of March 6th. In an effort to help improve scores, McDonald’s is providing a free Egg McMuffin and milk or Minute Maid orange juice to children 11 and under accompanied by a parent/guardian.

The FREE breakfast is part of a daily allowance of nutrition and energy. The Egg McMuffin and 1% milk jug provides 400 calories, 14.5 fat grams, 26 grams of protein and 0 grams of trans fat. The Egg McMuffin and small Minute Maid orange juice provides 450 calories, 0 fat grams, 20 g of protein and 0 grams of trans fat.

McDonald’s owners, who are community member and parents themselves, know the importance of starting the day with a nutritious breakfast, which many children do not have before they start their school day.