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YOUNG PARENTS

Welcome to the Bristol Young Parents webpage. This page is to an introduction to the service that we provide to young parents in Bristol.

We are part of the Young Careers and Pathways Team within Bristol City Council, and we support young parents to navigate the barriers faced while trying to access education, employment, or training.

We can work with you to find courses, suitable childcare, and access funding. We can also help by signposting you to relevant services that can support you with other issues you may have too, such as claiming benefits, housing, and anything else that you feel you may need support with and is affecting your ability to access education and employment.

Care to Learn

If you are under 19 and want to get back into education, you may qualify for Care to Learn funding which can contribute towards childcare fees whilst you study. If you are older than 19 there are funding options available to you too. So, if you are thinking about your future and wondering how you are going to manage the next step, please get in touch and we can discuss the ways in which we can support you.

If you have any questions or would like some more information about what we can offer, you can contact us by email: youngparents@bristol.gov.uk

North and East Bristol – Nicky: 07384 450578

South and Central Bristol – Jules: 07387 2323976

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Here are some useful resources:

Useful links to career related sites for parents and carers

Children’s Centres

Visit Central Bristol Children's Centres
Central Bristol Children’s Centres – Visit CBCC
Visit South Bristol Children's Centres
South Bristol Children’s Centres – Visit SBCC
Visit North Bristol Children's Centres
North Bristol Children’s Centres – Visit NBCC
Visit East Bristol Children's Centres
East Bristol Children’s Centres – Visit EBCC

Sexual Health

Access contraception and emergency contraception, testing, advice and more.

Visit Central Bristol Children's Centres
Brook Bristol – Free, Confidential sexual health services for young people aged 19 and under in Bristol.

Mental Health

Visit Bluebell
Perinatal Mental Health – Visit Bluebell: Supporting parents’ mental health and wellbeing
Visit Project MAMA
Project MAMA – Visit Maternity Action for Migrants and Asylum-Seekers

Parental Support

Home Start Bristol – Supporting families in Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Gingerbread – Information and advice for Young single Parents

Emma’s Diary – Information and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Free gift bags/ vouchers

Baby Bank Network – Pre-loved baby essentials for those in need

Healthy Start Vouchers – How to apply – Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start)

Warm Home Discount Scheme – You may be eligible for a £140 discount on your winter electricity bill