The Young Parents Program serves to engage and encourage young families through relational community, while equipping and empowering them toward growth in all areas of life.
We offer resources and support for pregnant and parenting young people ages 15-25:
- Mentoring
- Parenting classes
- Community
- Regular group nights
- Workshops
- Baby supplies
- Pregnancy & postpartum support
- Assistance in finding appropriate community resources
Young Moms Group
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8pm
- Our Young Moms groups focus on building safe and supportive community. We have a variety of activities that we do each night such as cooking, crafts, creative projects, learning about parenting, mental health, money management, as well as faith discussions. We strive to get to know each young mom and support them in ways that they need.
Young Dads Group
- Every other Thursday, 6-8pm
- Our Young Dads group is all about building community, learning from other dads, and working on life skills like woodworking, cooking, parenting, and faith discussions.
Young Family Events
- We have multiple family events each year where young families are invited to celebrate life together and community. Some of these events include Christmas Dinner, Summer Barbecues.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
- We have volunteer doulas that provide support for young moms through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This support can vary depending on each mom’s individual needs. We can help with a birth plan, emotional and physical support, breastfeeding, creating a routine, support during birth, and more.
For more information, please contact us through email youngparents@yfcwinnipeg.ca or by phone 204-669-4205 ext 219.