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If you are a Peterborough Care Leaver aged 18 to 25 and you are a parent (or you are expecting a baby), you can get extra support to help you and your child.

What you can get

  • Baby starter kit: a pack of essentials to help you get started
  • Hub support and drop-ins: a relaxed space at the Care Leavers Hub where you can meet other care leavers who are parents and speak to staff
  • Baby essentials from the Hub nursery: you can collect items such as nappies, wipes, formula and other essentials (subject to availability)
  • Larger baby items: we may be able to help with items like buggies, cots, baby mats or toys (subject to availability and need)
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How to access

Speak to your Personal Advisor or contact the Leaving Care Team:

Email: leavingcare@peterborough.gov.uk
Phone: 07773 576469

If you apply directly, we will explain what information we need from you.

Want the full offer?

The full 'Care Leavers who are parents' offer is available in its own brochure from the Care Leavers Hub (free of charge). Speak to the team at the Hub to collect a copy.

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Contact the Leaving Care Team

Phone: 07773 576469
Email: leavingcare@peterborough.gov.uk

Last updated: 14 July 2026
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