About Us

The Young Parents Support Programme is the only  targeted community-based support service for young parents – mothers and fathers – in the Republic of Ireland.

The Young Parents Support Programme (YPSP for short) is the only targeted community-based support service for young parents – mothers and fathers – in Ireland.

We work mainly with young people who become parents when they are aged 24 years or under and support them through the first 1000 days of their child’s life. Some parents who are older than this may also be supported depending on their circumstances.

The YPSP is currently available in 7 projects across 11 counties Kildare, Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan, Westmeath/Longford, Clare, Carlow/Kilkenny, Louth and Donegal. To find out if there is a Young Parents Support Programme in your area go to – Where to find a YPSP. 

YPSP staff actively seeks to engage with young fathers and encourage and support  them to be involved in the lives of their children.

They also provide support to grandparents and other family members who play a role in the life of the young parent.

They are free and confidential.