Pre-natal Residential Programs and Services
• early bonding
• effective newborn care
• teaching life skills for parenting and independent living.
• work or pre-employment preparation
• group activities
• medical appointments
• counselling (individual and or family/relationship)
• health & wellness sessions
• pre-natal classes
• physician-supervised exercise
• outings (eg, visit local attractions, movies, sporting events)
• celebratory parties
Our pre-natal residence, Phase I of our residential program, is a group living setting with a capacity of 22 mothers and babies, and is staffed by residential counsellors 24 hours/ 7 days per week. Young woman arrive at any time during pregnancy, and may stay with their babies for up to two months after delivery.
Prenatal program goals:
• birth of healthy babies• early bonding
• effective newborn care
• teaching life skills for parenting and independent living.
Expectant moms actively participate in their plan of care design. Plans are individualized for each new mom-to-be and designed to focus on their strengths. Expectant and new moms must participate in structured program activities which may include:
• school• work or pre-employment preparation
• group activities
• medical appointments
• counselling (individual and or family/relationship)
• health & wellness sessions
• pre-natal classes
• physician-supervised exercise
• outings (eg, visit local attractions, movies, sporting events)
• celebratory parties
