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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT0043 | Last Modified: 07 Jul 2016 | Last Full Update: 21 Jan 2016 |
| Record Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-853-5514 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-516-3715 |
| After Hours Phone | Leave voice mail or call 310-COPE (310-2673) |
| Fax | 905-853-5949 |
| information@therose.ca | |
| Website | www.therose.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/roseofsharonservicesforyoungmothers Twitter: www.twitter.com/RoseofSharon_YR |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Sharlene Gadsden, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, Rose of Sharon; Phone: 905-853-5514 ext 232 * 1-877-516-3715; Fax: 905-853-5949; Email: sgadsden@therose.ca |
| Established | 1985 |
| Primary Executive | Anna Pavan, Executive Director; Phone: ext 225; Email: apavan@therose.ca |
| 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 |
| Description (Service) | Offers 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) * small donation room for mothers in need to access food and gently used clothing/toys/household items |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Young mothers and their families Volunteers: All volunteers are required to complete an up to date Police Reference and Vulnerable Sector Screening as well as a TB test * For services for pregnant teens and young mothers, volunteers must be able to work with young mothers under the age of 25 |
| Application | Volunteering: Application is available on agency website to be filled out, signed and submitted via mail, fax or email with attention to Leah Walker * volunteers will be contacted, interviewed, and asked to provide Vulnerable screen, TB test, and 3 references |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; Volunteer must cover costs of their vulnerable sector screening and TB test when required |
| Site Location | Former White Oaks Cleaners building |
| Located In Community | Newmarket |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Lorne Ave and Eagle St |
| Accessibility | Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Service Categories | Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance ~ Mothers |
| Resources | Pamphlets |