Youville is an innovative Centre that motivates, educates and nurtures young parents and their children to become self-sufficient contributing members of society.

Welcome to the Youville Centre

Located in Ottawa, our Centre helps young single mothers provide a brighter future for themselves and their children. In a caring atmosphere, the mothers can complete their high school education while developing strong parenting skills. Their children benefit from a licensed early childhood development program in Youville's bright, child-friendly facility.

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 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 the on-site day care. The children benefit from a quality early childhood learning program that addresses the social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical needs of each child. Nutritious meals and snacks are served daily.

Staff provide crisis intervention and counselling, advocacy, and referrals for current students, clients on Youville's waiting list, and former students. A young father's program is also delivered at Youville. It consists of a weekly support group, parenting support, 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.

For more information, or to book an appointment, please contact us. Our intake worker will provide assistance, answer questions and outline the registration process. Enrolment is continuous throughout the year.

Welcome to the Youville Centre

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