You First was developed by Barnardo’s and funded by the Scottish Government. It
targets vulnerable parents aged 21 and under, with a child under the age of one,
who live in the 15% most deprived areas in Scotland. It aims to provide a boost for
young, first time parents by increasing the support that they receive from their peers,
the community and existing local services. The evaluation explored the benefits of
the You First programme and the ways in which these could be maximised through
effective delivery.
Main Findings
You First showed positive signs of helping the parents who attended. Sixty-eight per
cent of those who started You First, completed it1. They all appeared to have
benefited in some way, at least saying that they had learnt something to some
degree, and were pleased that they had attended.