A U-TURN over possible funding cuts has seen a mother and baby unit in Penzance saved from closure.
A group of vulnerable young mums were worried they would be thrown out on the streets after they were told Stonham House could shut.
The future of the unit had been in doubt all week after owner Home Group revealed they were in discussion with commissioner Cornwall Council about the cash available to support the service.
But both sides have now come to an agreement about securing its future.
"We get to keep our little community and homes and this allows more people to be able to benefit from the amazing things the staff do here," said Shauna Laird who moved into the supported flats a month ago with son Archie.
The 22 year old added that she believed the changes came about after residents began voicing their concerns about the possible closure to the media.
"They are just covering their backs but at least we have got what we wanted," she said.
Stonham House in Heamoor offers support to parents aged 16 to 25, helping them to get back on their feet and out into the community while building their confidence and self esteem.
Residents of the property, which has seven self contained flats, said they were told by staff about the possible closure earlier this week.
The options said to be available to them at the time were to move into a bed and breakfast or to another Stonham mother and baby unit in St Austell.
Cornwall Council said this week that discussions were taking place with Stonham about a reduction in its contract value.
But this looks to have changed after owner and commissioner met to discuss funding for the site.
Joanne Ballard, Stonham head of client services, said: "We're delighted that following further talks with Cornwall Council we will be able to continue to operate our young parents' service in Penzance.
"We felt it right to inform residents of the Penzance service at the earliest opportunity the service could close but we had always hoped we would be able to secure funding to keep the service in Penzance open.
"We will now be able to continue to support young parents to help them give their children the best start in life."
A spokesperson for the organisation added that the decision is not thought to be a temporary measure.
