Young Parents Accommodation and Outreach Support Service

Purpose:

• We offer support in a safe living space
• It is for vulnerable young parents, either as a couple or to the parent with parental responsibility
• Visiting support for young parents living in the community
• Pre-tenancy support

The aim of our service is:

• Providing skills, knowledge and opportunities to live independently
• Supporting you to stay in education, training or work
• Helping young families to live together successfully in their community

Based in Plymouth city centre near the train station, the accommodation is on two floors. Each floor has shared living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and you will have your own individual bedroom to share with your baby.

• The accommodation-based service will work with people no longer than 9-12 months
• The outreach service will aim to work with people for no longer than 3-6 months

Our activities programme includes:

• To be independent but not isolated
• Look after your own health needs and well being as well as your children's
• Improve budgeting skills and gain confidence to deal with benefit claims
• To manage your own paperwork and talk with professionals
• Maintain good neighbourly relationships
• Successfully attend college and apply for employment
• Voluntary work experience and meaningful occupation
• To successfully find independent move-on accommodation
• An accredited Positive Parenting Programme
• A weekly crèche for the babies
• Health visitor drop-in service
   

For more information on how to apply or for an informal discussion, please contact us by telephone , email or on our Westward Housing website