Young Parents

Care Leavers who are also Young Parents

We understand that sometimes child care costs can be a barrier to you seeking employment or training. If you would like to access employment or education you should find out what child care support is on offer from your local Children’s Centre, Family Information Service, your employer, Department of Work and Pensions (Job Centre Plus), training provider, College or University. Information on all the childcare options, and how to apply for nursery or pre-school places can be found on the Sutton Family Information service section of this website Or you can call 020 8770 6000 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).

Please see below Information about the different support and schemes available to parents and carers in work, education or training.

The national Care to Learn free-phone helpline is 0800 121 8989 or visit the Care to Learn website [External Link].

Viist the Government's Childcare Grant Website [External Website]

The Young Parents Advice website has been developed by the Family Rights Group. They  share legal and practical information to help more young mothers and fathers and  young parents-to-be to keep their children safely with them. The Young Parents Advice website [External Website].

Sutton Leaving Care team work closely with “Stripe Stork” charity who can provide essential baby items.