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Services

Pregnant and Parenting Youth

Parenting can be a roller-coaster! We’re here to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of pregnant and parenting youth (up to age of 25) and their children. We offer a variety of programs and responsive, individualized support that help build strong, healthy families.

Your first step will be to connect with our Wayfinding team, who will guide you to the services that best fit your needs.

Request a call with our Wayfinding team

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Day Program

As part of our Day Program, we offer school in partnership with Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), as well as a variety of groups and drop-ins, and counselling to support young parents and their children.

  • Groups and Drop-Ins: These are a great way to bond with your child, make some friends, and build a community.
  • Counselling: Available to pregnant and parenting youth using a trauma informed approach. Request a call with our Wayfinding team.
  • School Program: Receive elementary or secondary school credits.
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School Program for Pregnant and Parenting Youth

In partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we provide an Education Community Partnership Program that gives young parents the opportunity to receive elementary or secondary school credits. Within the school program, there are pre-natal parenting and skills courses that can be taken for credits. The revised curriculum accommodates varying levels of concentration, self-discipline, learning styles and wellbeing to support the student’s needs and goals.

This program is available to any pregnant or parenting youth up to age 21 in the community.

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Supportive Housing

We have apartment units for young parents from ages 16-24, along with their children. This program is available in conjunction with our support services to help foster a bright future for  young parents and their families.

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More Pregnant and Parenting Supports

In addition to the programs and services  mentioned, we offer more supports for all parents, including our pre-natal nutrition program and community resources.