Young Parents Programme

supporting teenage and young parents for success

"I've become an adult. Coming to the groups reassures me I'm doing things right with my child."

The Young Parents Programme is a leading provider of services for teenage and young parents in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. It provides intensive personal, educational and parenting support, equipping young parents and their children for a positive future. The programme includes:

• home visits and one-to-one support
• antenatal classes tailored for young mums and dads
• postnatal groups for peer support and child development
• courses such as childcare, literacy, textiles and numeracy
• support to move on to further training, education, employment
• support to integrate into local community groups
• specialist support for young fathers (up to 25).

In 2010-11:

• 67 young fathers accessed support
• 73 young parents came to antenatal classes
• 87 young parents came to postnatal sessions
• 28 young mums achieved qualifications.

"It has given me, as a father, a lot of support to be a good father."

For more information, contact the Young Parents Programme team on 01223 566021, or email us.