Residential Program
Our residential program provides a warm, safe home, nutritious food, access to medical, dental care and as well an individualized plan to address any needs a young woman may have during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The program is designed to address spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the young mom, while discovering the purpose for her life and the life of her child.
We teach life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and healthy life choices while establishing healthy parenting patterns. Additional education provided in goal planning, emotional and relational well-being and home-keeping through daily routine.
With 24-hour support (not supervision) each residents emotional, and physical well-being is followed closely and staff provide advocacy when required and will referred to a counselor and/or mental health professional as needed.
Infant mental health is important too. You will work with our Local Public Health and Ontario Early Years Centre, using the Ages and Stages tools for both physical and emotional well-being of infants.
Acceptance Criteria
The young woman must be between the ages of 18 and 25 (but not limited to)
The young woman must be unmarried and not with other children in her care
The young woman must be pregnant and would be accepted at any stage in her pregnancy or in stages of early parenting
The young woman must be drug and alcohol free for a least a 3 month period
A young woman with a history or pattern of the following will be admitted only with careful consideration: severe emotional problems, stealing, violent behavior, or needing psychotropic medications
There are no geographical limitations
G.R.O.W. is a voluntary program; therefore, the woman must be willing to come and follow all guidelines
G.R.O.W. is a Christ-centered program. Participation in faith based programs is part of the experience
Residential Intake Process
An initial contact is made to office of G.R.O.W (Phone Call, Email or Residential Referral).
A G.R.O.W. Staff Member will conducts a short phone screening with the interested party.
If we feel our program is right for you we will contact for an intake interview. If we feel that our program cannot meet your needs you will still be contacted to discuss other possible options.
An interview is completed with G.R.O.W. Director, Bobbi-Jo Moran where you will fill out a Residential Application.
If Approved, a G.R.O.W. Staff Member will call the young woman with a date for admission.
The Executive Director reserves the right to make the final decision concerning the admission of any young woman.
We seek young women with a strong desire to bring about change in their lives. Each young woman must have a willing heart to come and participate fully in the program. During your interview, your life circumstances will be discussed as well as personal goals you have for yourself and your child.
Intake Form