Rose of SharonServices for Young Mothers |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Established | 1985 | |||
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - York Region ; Provincial - Trillium grant; Ministry of Community and Social Services ; Federal - Human Resources Skills Development Canada; Health Canada ; Fundraising ; United Way ; Private ; ShareLife Catholic Charities | |||
| Print Material | Pamphlets | |||
| Address Notes | Former White Oaks Cleaners building | |||
| Address | 361 Eagle St Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K5 View Google Map | |||
| Mailing Address | 361 Eagle St Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K5 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-853-5514 | |||
| Fax | 905-853-5949 | |||
| After Hours Phone | May leave voice mail or call 310-COPE (310-2673) | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-516-3715 | |||
| information@therose.ca | ||||
| Website | www.therose.ca | |||
| Executive 1 | Anna Pavan, Executive Director; Phone: ext 225; Email: apavan@therose.ca | |||
| Executive 2 | Kelley Oswin, Program Director; Phone: ext 227; Email: koswin@therose.ca | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Krista Turner, Community Relations Coordinator, Rose of Sharon; Phone: 905-853-5514 ext 223, 1-877-516-3715; Fax: 905-853-5949; Email: mrobinson@therose.ca | |||
| Areas Served | York Region | |||
| Intersection | east of Lorne, on Eagle | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Pregnant teens and young mothers * volunteers must be able to work with young mothers under the age of 25 | |||
| Application | Application to be filled out on agency website, through community websites or in person * volunteers must be screened, have a current vulnerable sector screen, TB test, and three references | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Description | Confidential, free programs and services designed to meet the specific needs of young mothers (under age 25) and their child(ren) * individual supportive counselling through in-office and community visits * provides support and educational services to pregnant and parenting women (under age 20) with childcare support * parenting and personal development groups * links young mothers to parenting programs in their community * assists young mothers in housing searches and applying for housing subsidy * provides referrals and information * emergency support with practical needs (diapers, formula, baby food) * transportation provided for some programs * (daycare) | |||
| Subjects | Education ; Family life education ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Pregnancy ; Single mothers ; Single parents ; Teen mothers ; Women ; Young adults | |||
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