Young Parent Groups
Young Parent Groups are a chance for young parents and parents-to-be to meet, access information, advice and support, and socialise with one another.
Young Parent Groups are a chance for young parents and parents-to-be to meet, access information, advice and support, and socialise with one another. Small friendly groups held each week are open for single parents and couples under the age of 20. For more information, please text ‘young parent groups’ to 88020.
Ready, Steady, Learn
Ready, Steady, Learn offers a learning programme for young parents. While taking part in the programme, your children can be looked after by a qualified registered crèche or childminder. Childcare is paid for by the Care to Learn Scheme, which helps young parents get back into education, employment and training.
The Ready, Steady, Learn programme covers a range of topics, including:
- First Aid
- Money issues
- Education, employment and training
- Accidents and illness
- Relationships
- Housing and benefits
Where are young parent groups held?
Young Parents Groups are held in a number of Sure Start Children’s Centres across Medway. Groups are held each week at the times and locations detailed below:
Kingfisher Children's Centre
Kingfisher Drive
Princes Park
Chatham
Kent ME5 7NX
Open: Wednesday 3:30 - 5pm
Phone: 01634 335 850
St James' Children's Centre
High Street
Isle of Grain
Rochester
Kent ME3 0BS
Open: Wednesday; 1 - 3pm
Phone: 01634 270 341
Temple Mill Children's Centre
Cliffe Road
Strood
Kent ME2 3NL
Open: Thursday; 10am - 12noon
Phone: 01634 338 200
Hand in Hand Children's Centre
Twydall Lane
Gillingham
Kent ME8 6JS
Open: Friday; 10am - 12noon
Phone: 01634 365 985
Woodlands Primary School Children's Centre
Woodlands Road
Gillingham
Kent ME7 2DU
Open: Thursday; 1 - 3pm
Phone: 01634 338 370
Wayfield Children's Centre
Wayfield Road
Chatham
Kent ME5 0HH
Open: Tuesday; 1 - 3pm
Phone: 01634 336 350
St Margaret's at Troy Town Children's Centre
King Street
Rochester
Kent ME1 1YF
Open: Thursday; 11am - 1pm
Phone: 01634 843 843
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