Young parents and parents-to-be

Support for young parents and parents-to-be

The Plus One programme is for young mums and dads, and young mums and dads-to-be who live in Hertfordshire and are aged 14-21 (up to the age of 24 if they have learning disability).

View the Plus One programme leaflet here: Plus One leaflet

Topics covered by the programme are:

  • Employability
  • Healthy living
  • Parenting skills
  • Confidence building


Participants gain a City and Guilds Employability Skills qualification which will help them to progress to further education, training or employment.

The Plus One programme also contains elements which help the young parents grow in confidence and cope with the new challenges of being a parent.

YCH Services for Young People Youth Workers and Personal Advisers support and encourage young the parents/parents-to-be throughout the programme, facilitating the group sessions and also providing advice and guidance on the young people's next steps after the programme.


Click on the buttons below for full details of the Plus One project in your area.

Plus One is available in all areas of Hertfordshire. For young people in the Dacorum, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and St Albans areas, please call 01442 454060 for more details.

Stevenage Project for Young Parents and Parents To Be - Plus One

Do you have a baby or are you pregnant? Are you up to 21 years old? Why not join the YCH project for young parents? It's for young parents and parents-to-be in the North Herts and Stevenage areas. It's completely free and will help you manage the challenge of being a parent and develop important skills and qualities for your future.

The YCH Plus One Young Parents Project at the Bowes Lyon Young People's Centre is a great opportunity to meet other young parents like you.

The group is run by YCH and offers support, advice and guidance to young parents and parents to be up to the age of 21. The programme covers healthy eating, relationships, budgeting etc and takes place in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The Bowes Lyon Young People's Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.

Details

Venue: Bowes Lyon Young People's Centre, St Georges Way, Stevenage SG1 1XY

Age Range: Up to 21

Cost: Free

Timing and Repeats:
Thursdays, 9.30am -12.30pm
Term time only

Booking Info: Booking always needed

Useful Links:

 

Organisation: YCH Stevenage and North Herts Teams, tel: 01438 843340, text: 07860 065178, email: ych.northherts@hertfordshire.gov.uk, website: click here...

Ware Project for Young Parents and Parents-To-Be- Plus One

Are you pregnant or a new parent? Are you aged 14-21? If so the YCH Plus One programme for young mums and dads is for you! For young parents and parents-to-be in the East Herts area, this programme is completely free, will help you manage the challenges of being a parent, support you with developing valuable skills and qualities for planning your future, and also being the best possible parent you can be.

The YCH Plus One parenting course is a great opportunity for you to meet other young parents like you. The project offers support, advice and guidance to young parents and parents-to-be up to the age of 21.

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The YCH Plus One course is a great opportunity for you to:

  • Meet others and make new friends
  • Develop your parenting and healthy living skills
  • Get tips on how to make your money go further
  • Find out about what’s on locally for you and your baby
  • Learn more about yourself and develop confidence
  • Learn about healthy relationships and sexual health
  • Share ideas and discover what is important
  • Gain a nationally-recognised City and Guilds qualification

The sessions consist of workshops, team challenges, guest speakers, visits to places where you can get ongoing support, and a host of other fun and interactive activities.

You will get lots of support throughout the programme as well as help to plan your future.

After the course you will continue to get one-to-one support, information, advice and guidance with your next steps from YCH personal advisers and youth workers.

The YCH Plus One course is completely free. If you need childcare we can support you and help you to apply for funding for it.

The YCH Ware Young People's Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.

Details

Venue: YCH Ware Young People's Centre, Marsh Lane, Ware SG12 9QB

Age Range: 14-21

Cost: Free

Timing and Repeats:
The group meets once a week for 20 weeks, from 1pm to 4pm on Thursdays.

Booking Info: Booking always needed

Useful Links:

 

Organisation: YCH East Herts Team, tel: 01992 588855, text: 07860 065173, email: ych.eastherts@hertfordshire.gov.uk, website: click here…