The YAPs logo stands for supporting young parents groups.
These groups provide information and support to young parents in a welcoming, non judgmental environment.
There are lots of YAPs Young Parent Groups around Kent though they
may have their own names like 'teens with tots'. These groups are free
to any young parent under 20 and you are welcome to just drop in.
Scroll down the page to see if there is one near you.
NEW 'Parenteen' magazine for young parents, you can download the
first issue by clicking on the download to the right under useful links or look out for your copy at your local YAPs group, Connexions Access
Point, or via your midwife or Health Visitor.
The magazine has been written by young parents for young parents and this first issue has involved members of the Newington, Folkestone and Ashford YAPs groups. If you want to let us know what you think of this magazine then tell us through the Talkback section on this website.
Groups are run by a combination of professionals from health services, Connexions, Sure Start, Home Start and the voluntary sector. Most
groups will be able to provide you with midwifery and health visiting support, on a range of issues from healthy eating during pregnancy to
tips on breastfeeding and weaning.
They also provide an opportunity for you to meet with other young parents, as well as offering access to play equipment and trips out.
For more information contact your local group.
YAPs+ groups are the next step forward, when you are ready.
Young Parent Groups
Ashford YAPs
Ray Allen Centre, Stanhope Road, Ashford
01233 642363
Wednesday 12 – 2pm
Lunch included (once every four weeks)
Snack included (every week)
Aylesham YAPs
Ayleshan Neighbourhood Project
Ackholt Road, Aylesham CT3 3AJ
01304 840134
Monday 12.30 - 2.30
crèche in term time
Lunch once a month
Canterbury YAPs
The Hut, St Radiguns Corner, Canterbury
01227 786420
Mondays 12 - 2.30pm
Lunch Included
Canterbury YAPs+
Littlehands Children's Centre, Wincheap
01227 457102
Fridays 11 - 1pm
Cliftonville (Margate) YAPs
Cliftonville Childrens Centre, St Pauls Road, Cliftonville
07864 673877
Friday 1 - 3pm
Dartford YAPs
Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Dartford DA1 1DE
01322 624230
Tuesday 12.30 – 2.30pm
Deal YAPs
After school building
Warden House Primary School, Birdwood Avenue, Deal
07798925761
Wednesday 12 - 2pm
Dover YAPs
Teens With Tots, Royal Victoria Place, High Street,
01304 865632
Wednesday 12.30 - 2.30pm
East Malling YAPs
East Malling Children's Centre, 48 Temple Way, East Malling,
ME19 6SH
01892 524916 / 01732 873284
Wednesday 12 - 2pm
Lunch included
Folkestone YAPs
Homestart, 24 Cheriton Gardens
01303 244836
Thursday 12.30 - 3pm
Folkestone YAPs+
The Village Childrens Centre, Denmark Street, Folkestone
01303 244836
Wednesday 10am – 12midday
Gravesend YAPs
Little Pebbles Children's Centre
Ordnance Road
Gravesend DA12 2RL
01474 327575
YAPs leads
Maria 01474 535301
Hayley 01474 357569
Friday 12.30 - 2.30pm
Lunch included
Herne Bay YAPs
Poppy Children Centre,
Kings Road, Herne Bay,
01227 289345
Thursday 12.30 - 3pm
Lunch included.
Herne Bay & Whitstable YAPs+
Poppy Children Centre
Kings Road, Herne Bay
01227 289345
Tuesday 9.30 - 12
Lunch included
Lydd YAPs
Lydd Childrens Centre, Lydd Primary School, Lydd
07825 925656
(Awaiting start date)
Maidstone YAPs
The Meadow Children’s Centre, Bell Wood Primary School
Furfield Close, Parkwood, Maidstone ME15 9JR
01622 699900
Thursday 12.30 – 3pm
Lunch Included
Margate Central YAPs
Teens with Tots, Six Bells Childrens Centre, Margate
01843 254500
Friday 13.30 – 3.30pm
Margate (Garlinge) YAPs
Garlinge Childrens centre, Caxton Road, Garlinge
Margate. CT9 5NR 01843 232647
Tuesday 1 - 2.30pm
Newington (Ramsgate) YAPs
Newington Childrens Centre, Ramsgate
01843 855570
Thursday 1 - 3pm
New Romney YAPs
St Nicholas Primary School, Fairfield Road
01303 244836
Thursday 12.30 – 3.00pm
Lunch included
Sandwich YAPs
The Pheonix Centre, Jubilee Road, Sandwich
07798925761 or 01304 865460
Monday 12.30 - 2.30pm
Lunch included
Sheerness YAPs
Seashells Childrens Centre, Rose Street, Sheerness
ME12 1AW
01795 667070
Wednesday 12 – 2pm
Sittingbourne YAPs
Murston Children's Centre, Church Road, Murston, Sittingbourne,
ME10 3RU 01795 436078
Friday 10am – 12 noon
Lunch included
Sittingbourne YAPs
Woodgrove Children's Centre
Johnson Road, Sittingbourne
ME10 1JS
01795 438777
Thursday 11.30am - 2pm
Lunch included
Sevenoaks YAPs
Spring House YAPS Group, Spring House Family Centre
Hospital Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3PT
01732 465539
Friday 9.30 - 11am
Tonbridge YAPs
Positive Pregnancy & Parenting
YWCA, 7 Lyon Crescent
01732 365831
Fridays 11-1pm
Tunbridge Wells YAPs
Little Forest Children’s Centre, Friars Centre, Tunbridge Wells
01892 532319
Tuesday 12.30 - 2pm
Whitstable YAPs
Joy Lane Children's Centre, Joy Lane, Whitstable
01227 263998
Thursday 1 30 pm – 3.30 pm & 3.30 - 4.30pm
Lunch included
Last updated 22/2/2010
