Yes, you can claim one or both your children and file Head of Household. Your girlfriend will file Single and claim the remaining child (if applicable). Usually, it would be globally more beneficial for the higher earner to file as Head of Household and the other to file Single.
There is nothing to prevent you from living together. This situation is quite common for unmarried domestic partners and tax wise, I see no potential problems.
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