The PPP Project is a new project which started in July 2006 with funding from Children In Need. Following on from the successful parenting work, previously done as part of the health team here at Getaway Girls. We are now able to offer a fuller parenting and prevention programme for the young women in Leeds.
Mum’s Work
The PPP Project will continue the good work already in place in the existing mum’s group ran on a Thursday 12pm – 2pm. This group is for any pregnant young woman or young mum. The group is primarily lead by the young women with support and guidance from staff members. The group so far have been involved in a wide variety of activities ranging from making baby foods, to go karting and swimming to trips out. The group also has close links with the teenage pregnancy midwife and other health professionals including health visitors who attend the group to give support and guidance around issues including weaning, potty training and teething.
In order to reach as many young women as possible we offer help with travel costs to and from the group, provide a free safe crèche for babies and children aged 3 months – 8years. We also provide a healthy dinner each week.
Mum’s Accredited Work
This piece of work is also open to any pregnant young women or young mum who is interested in working on programmes of work accredited by the open college network. All the programmes will have a parenting/self development basis but will vary dependant on the need and interests of the young women involved.
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This group also has a free on site crèche available so the young women can participate knowing their children are being well cared for by qualified and highly experienced staff. Help with travel expenses is also given.
Baby Reality
The ‘baby reality’ programme is designed to help young women understand some of the realities of being a parent, including the physical, emotional and financial consequences. It also helps them to understand and consider responsibilities, relationships and their personal future aspirations. These aims are met through an initial 10 weeks of group work before the young women take a baby simulator home for a weekend. (See Positive Thinking/Quotes from young women)
Sexual Health Awareness Work.
As part of the PPP Project we are able to offer tailored made programmes around young women’s sexual health including making positive choices, positive and negative relationships, STI’s and contraception. The content of each programme will be dependant on the need of the young women involved.
The PPP Project welcome offers of partnership work, we strive to achieve positive relationships not only with the young women we work with but also other agencies across Leeds.
One to One Support
The one to one support is available for any pregnant young women or young mum who is accessing either of the above groups, where a personal issue can’t be addressed within the group work setting. Support around many issues including housing, benefits, domestic violence, depression, training and employment etc. When felt necessary we will also sign post young women to other relevant agencies and support them in accessing these too.
For more information please contact Lianne Dobson on 0113 2405894. lianne.dobson@getawaygirls.co.uk
or camille.johnson @getawaygirls.co.uk
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