Aunt Leah's House

Aunt Leah’s provides supported housing for teens, pregnant/parenting girls in foster care and homeless new moms and their babies. We also help youth who have “aged out” of care find housing.

About the Program (General):

Aunt Leah's House is a licensed residential program for pregnant and parenting Aboriginal teen mothers. Aunt Leah's is dedicated to providing young mothers with a safe and comfortable home where they can begin to parent and adjust to the  changes that are happening in their lives. We provide support and information so they can make plans for their future. We welcome extended family support.

About the Program (Kids):

Aunt Leah’s House provides supported housing for pregnant and parenting teen moms under the age of 19 who are in the care of the Ministry. Moms live in a warm, home-like and supported setting throughout pregnancy and delivery, and can stay up to six months after the baby is born. Priority is given to aboriginal moms.

Who Is Eligible:

Aunt Leah's House is open to:

Pregnant/parenting teens (with priority given to aboriginal teens)
Teen moms under 19 years of age who have custody of their baby who are presently in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development

What We Provide:

Through Aunt Leah's House we connect participants to many community programs and resources, including:

Daily programming to develop parenting skills
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program
Mother Goose Workshop
Outreach Worker
Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP)
Mother-honouring ceremony
Cultural teachings
Nipissing District Developmental Screen (NDDS) - a tool to monitor your baby's development
Life skills assessment - helping Moms with their preparedness to successfully parent and live independently with their babies

Participants Receive:

Individual Service Plan based on the mom's individuals strengths and abilities
Private furnished bedroom
Nutritional information, menu planning and cooking instruction
Monthly bus pass
Monthly clothing allowance
24 hour on-site staff
Information and connections to community resources
Labour coaching with a Doula (a doula is a pregnancy, labour and birth coach and assistant)
Follow-up visits from a Community Health Nurse
Celebration and home coming for mom and baby
Baby Safe first aid
Breast feeding support
Assistance purchasing baby equipment and supplies
Opportunities to celebrate and grow as a mom and a woman
Baby sitting and respite care
Summer and winter holiday
Access to Aunt Leah's Pre-Employment Training Programs
Essential Skills Workshops
Weekly in-house workshops
A safe, comfortable, cheerful, supportive home for mom and baby, with supports for transitioning into independent living

How to Apply:

If you are a pregnant or new teen mom in care, particularly if you are aboriginal, phone the House Supervisor for information on the referral process: 604-433-1204

Accreditation:

This program meets the standards for Accreditation through CARF (Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International.

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