Young parents

Core offer for young parents

If you are a care experienced young person who is pregnant, preparing to become a parent, or already have a child, we will support you and your child as the corporate grandparent.

We will:

  • help you find support around being a parent and help you make links with groups and other young parents (including young fathers)
  • show a genuine interest in your child’s well-being and development
  • support you to do the best for your child and support you to develop skills to be a good parent
  • help you get information and advice about help with childcare, benefits and any grants you may be entitled to  – for example, Sure Start maternity grant if you are on a low income
  • contact all care experienced parents up to the age of 25 twice a year specifically to see how you are doing as young parents and if you need any support 

Contact the leaving care team

Please phone if your query is urgent, or fill in the form and someone from the leaving care service will come back to you as soon as they can

Telephone: 01522 575955