Support for care leavers who are pregnant, preparing to become a parent or with a child or children.
If you are a care leaver who is pregnant, preparing to become a parent or with a child or children, Somerset Young Parents will support you and your child.
As the ‘Corporate Grandparent’ they offer:
- support you do the best for your child and help you arrange childcare, if this is what you want
- take an interest in your child
- help you find support
- help you make links with other young parents – such as Somerset Young parent
Your Personal Adviser will work with you to help you with the different important areas of your life, as well as helping you develop skills to be a good parent.
They will also help you get 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.
