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Youville Center

 

150 Mann Avenue - Ottawa ON K1N 8P4
Telephone: 613.231.5150
Facsimile: 613.231.5150
E-mail: director@youvillecentre.org
Website: www.youvillecentre.org
Judith Sarginson, Executive Director
Tim Thomas, Board Chair 

 


Located in Ottawa, the Youville Centre helps young single mothers provide a brighter future for themselves and their children. The Youville Centre motivates mothers to complete their high school education, develop strong parenting skills, and set realistic goals.

Students receive a quality, accredited high school education through the M.F. McHugh Education Centre in a day treatment program that features individualized programs, small classes and parenting courses.

Youville's dedicated team acts as positive role models for all students. A wide variety of support is provided to encourage young mothers to be independent, contributing members of society.

 While the mothers are in school, their infants and toddlers are enrolled in an on-site licensed Child Development Program. The children benefit from a quality early childhood learning program that addresses the social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical needs of each child.

 Additional on-site support services  for students include: addictions,  mental health and career counselling; breakfast and lunch programs; food bank; swap shop; parenting and nutrition programs; housing outreach; referrals to specialized services. The program can accommodate 48 young mothers, aged 15-21 and can be accessed by direct referral.

 A young father's program is also delivered at Youville. It consists of a weekly parenting support group, individual counselling and a father/child drop in.

 Through the Youville Centre, many young parents have obtained high school graduation diplomas. Several have gone on to college or university. Others have entered the world of work to enjoy rewarding and profitable employment.

 

 


 

 

 

     

 

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