For more information about teenage parenthood and pregnancy go to www.teenagepregnancyunit.gov.uk or contact one of the organisations listed below.
Fathers Direct:
020-7920 9491
Website promoting positive relationships between men and their children. For fathers by fathers, including teenage parents.
Website: www.fathersdirect.com
Gingerbread:
For lone parents and their children.
0800 018 4318
Maternity Alliance :
Information on all aspects of maternity care, rights at work and benefits for families.
020-7588 8582
Mothers & Child Group:
Providing an opportunity to young mums in the community to come and relax and meet other young mums in the area.
Hounslow Heath Estate Community Centre, Edgar Road , Hounslow
Thu: 4.00-6.00pm .
020-8572 8310 (Sabin)
020-8737 0388 (Sara)
Website: www.haaya.com
National council for One-Parent Families:
Information on benefits, tax, maintenance and legal rights.
0800 018 5026
Mon-Fri: 9.00am-5.00pm
Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Newpin:
Support for parents, with a dedicated fathers project in London .
020-7538 5900
Website: www.newpin.org.uk
Parentline Plus:
Helpline for all parents wanting to talk.
0808 800 2222 (24 hr confidential freephone)
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Young Mums Antenatal Group:
Professional and informal support for young mums, their partners and friends.
Hounslow Youth Centre, Kingsley Road , Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1NX
020 8565 5946/7 (Chelone or Sandra)