The Young Parents Group was set up in August 2004 as it was felt that there was a need to support the young parents who attended the project. The young parents felt that the youth clubs were no longer relevant to them and most had had housing support from CAST and felt a need for parenting support.

The Young Parents Group has been running regularly since, meeting every six weeks. There has always been a good attendance of both new Mums & Dads. Most young people start attending a few months before the baby is due. This gives them an opportunity to chat with the more experienced parents and gain a more realistic view of parenting!

The group enjoy a range of different activities. We have visited various soft play centres and swimming pools. We have gone to the cinema for special parent and baby screenings and had picnics in the better weather. In true CYP style we have had B-B-Q's at the beach in the rain and a very muddy special summer trip to East Links Family Park in Dunbar!

What we aim for is a relaxed and informal atmosphere where the young parents can enjoy time with their peers sharing experiences (good and bad!) without fear of being judged or criticised but feeling supported by the other parents and the staff at CYP.