Having a child when you are young does not mean you cannot get on with your own life.
The council and other organisations can help you with:
- supported housing
- education, training and employment
- groups for teenage parents
- free childcare to help you get back into education or training.
Education
You can get practical and financial help if you are pregnant, or have had a baby, and want to continue with education.
Under 16s
If you're under 16 we can work with your school to allow you to continue your education. For more information email teenage-pregnancy@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
16 to 19 year olds
There are a range of further education and training options available to older teenagers.
Childcare
Our childminding scheme, Care to Learn, is for parents aged between 16 and 19 who want to start, or continue, a course in a school sixth form or sixth-form college.
Up to £5,000 is available for childcare with a registered childminder without affecting your own or your family's benefits or allowances.
Find out more about getting help with childcare costs (GOV.UK)
Housing
If you're over 18, contact the Housing Inclusion Service for advice about your housing options at housing-inclusion@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
If you're interested in renting a property from the council you can register for Greenwich Homes, our choice-based lettings system.
There's a long wait for council housing.
Find out about council housing and other housing options
Housing support for young people
If you're 16 or 17 and have a housing problem or are worried about becoming homeless, you can get advice from the housing team.
They can also offer housing support to young parents up to 21, to help you gain the knowledge and skills to manage on your own.
Benefits and financial help
Find out about benefits and financial support