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Help & Advice

Teenage Parents

4Dadz2

The Young Dads group started in Bury in February 2009, with the aim of supporting young father's to fulfil their role as a parent. This is one of only a handful of young dads projects in the country.

Activities are needs led and are being identified as the project runs, with the young people at the centre of planning. We offer a mixture of practical support that may involve partnership work with other agencies in Bury as well as personal & social development opportunties through positive activties. We aim to ensure that the young father's are getting the appropriate support and activites to increase confidence, skills and knowldege as both a parent and as an individual. It also provides the opprtunity for the young dads to meet and share experiences as well as offering each other support.

Usually activities take place on Tuesdays at various times/venues. For more info ring or text Mark Allen (253 6695 or 07827 084516) or Tony Beesley (253 6444 or 07824 624290)

Young Fathers Project Poster

Our Stories

Ryan Labrow

I heard about the dad’s group through the 4U+Baby2 group at the New Kershaw Centre (a support group for young parents) that I went to with my girlfriend and son.

When I went along to the group I got a lot of information and help, it’s really helped me to be the dad I am today. We have a lot of fun- it’s a great laugh. It’s a balance between helping us be better dads, having fun and learning things we can do with our babies. Mark, Adam and Tony are great youth workers, they are really helpful and fun. I couldn’t ask for anymore from anyone in the group- we all help each other out.

The best thing about being a dad is seeing the look and smile on his face, through the group I’ve grown more in confidence with my son and am doing more with him.

Mark Adams

When I found out my girlfriend was pregnant I was scared about being a dad. When my baby was born I felt like everything was aimed at supporting the mum and there was nothing for dads.

Then one day I got a letter though the door saying there was a group for young dads which I was really interested in. I went along and since I’ve been going I feel I’ve got the support I need and I feel like I could be a better dad. Its been great meeting new people and I now have more confidence about being a dad and I’ll never look back!

Children & Young People's Information Service (ChYPIS)

ChYPIS provides information on local childcare, activities and family support services available to children and young people (0 to 19 years and to include disabled young people up to 25 years) their families, carers and those working to support local families, Children & Young People Information Service, part of the wider Childcare and Extended Services Team.

4U&Baby2

Are you a young parent aged 19 or younger? (or are 24 or younger with additional needs) Come and join us at 4U&Baby2:

Talk about things that matter to you
Get sexual health advice
Get involved in activities such as arts & crafts, healthy eating & budgeting
Get advice on benefits, housing, college and career choices
Have the chance to go on trips
Meet parents of a similar age
First Aid, Safe Relationship Projects, Cooking projects, Messy Play and Parenting Projects
Gain DofE sectional award and AQA's

Join us at your nearest centre.

Ellen Court on Bury Road, Radcliffe
Tel: 0161 253 7826: Wed 12.30 - 3.00

Phoenix Centre, St Mary's Park, Prestwich
Tel: 0161 253 5545: Mon 1 - 3

New Kershaw Centre, Deal St
Tel: 0161 253 6444: Thu 12.00 - 2.30

Shuttle Centre, Albert Rd, Whitefield
Tel: 0161 253 7384: Tues 12 - 2.30

(If you are 20 you can still attend but we will try and move you onto other services more appropriate for your age)

Birth and Beyond

A teen mothers' personal development programme

The current Birth and Beyond course stared on 28th May 09 at Castle Leisure Centre.

The sessions are all day Thursdays (10 - 3) for 13 weeks. This course is funded through BYT2EET so the young mums participating receive £30 each week for attendance. We offer bus passes to those that need them, crèche places for their child at the Leisure Centre crèche, lunch and the leisure discount card

The course will include sessions on …

Healthy Eating
Safety in the home
Positive play
Drug awareness
Paediatric first aid
Sex and relationship session
AIG info
Visits to providers
Fitness sessions (dance, yoga, aerobics, cheerleading etc)

And much more!!!

The young mums will gain DofE sectional award and AQA's.

If you are a young mum interested on coming on the next course or would like more information, please come into Connexions on Broad street, Bury and ask at reception or ring Connexions on 01612537733.