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