Young Parents
Care to Learn
If you are under 20 and want to go back into education after becoming a young parent, then this organization may help pay for your childcare as you study.
Tel: 0800 121 8989 (Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm) or visit the website for more information (link at bottom of page).
SureStart
You are welcome to attend the following Parent and Toddler groups run just for young parents
"Monday Mums" - Monday 11am-12:30pm £1.50 per family
Chessington Children's Centre, Buckland Road, Chessington
For more information please call Melanie on 07917 599 302
"The Group" - Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm 50p per family
Surbiton Children's Centre, Alpha Road, Surbiton
Get in touch with Dawn Van Looy 020 8547 6241
Young Parents' Group - Thursday 1pm to 3pm 50p per family
New Malden Children's Centre (Burlington School), Burlington Road, New Malden
Young Parents'Group - Thursdays 1pm to 2:30pm £1.50 per family
Chessington Children's Centre, Buckland Road, Chessington
Call 020 8397 6319 and speak to Maria Da Silva
Kingston Fathers
Kingston Fathers is a group that runs a number of different events and activities throughout the year to give opportunities for dads and their children to spend quality time together. Events include a monthly stay and play (called “Who Let the Dads Out?”), football/cricket sessions with Fulham Football Club, roller skating parties, outings, camping weekends and much more.
We can also chat with you about what it’s like being a young dad, what support is available, what to expect and discuss anything regarding being a parent.
So if…
- you are you a dad?
- a child looks to you as their dad?
- you are about to become a dad?
- you want to be the best dad you can be?
- you want to know what support is available to dads?
- you want to meet other dads?
- you want to attend a parenting course for dads?
- you want to have fun with your child?
Then please contact Kingston Fathers for more information:
Neil Beckett
neil@KingstonFathers.co.uk
020 8547 6282
07917 550 485
Families Information Service
This is part of Kingston Council and they can give information on stay and play groups and also special events. You can phone/email them for information on childcare providers (including teenage parent friendly childminders), playgroups, holiday play and activity schemes and details of advice sessions.
Tel: 020 8547 6582
Email: fis@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Related External Links:
- Care to Learn
Get your childcare costs covered while you learn. - SureStart
Free information on childcare, education, leisure activities, training and careers in childcare. - Kingston Fathers
Are you a young father? Meet other dads and find support and advice about being a parent.