Rose of Durham Young Parent Support Division

Mission Statement To nurture young parents and their children through free counselling, education, and programs to build stronger futures. Vision STRONGER FAMILIES, BRIGHTER FUTURES Rose Of Durham’s Value Statements We are grounded in our faith – From the abundance of God’s love, we find our call to serve young parents and their children. We are committed to building Healthy Families – We believe that children raised in strong families have bright futures. We promote parenting environments of love, unity, trust and respect. We are Collaborators – It takes a village to raise a child. We believe that community partnerships are the lifeblood of positive change. Only together will we accomplish our mission. We promote Acceptance – We believe all people are created equal. We love and serve all in a welcoming environment that does not judge. We are Empowerment driven – We choose hand-ups over hand-outs, nurturing and equipping young parents to make a better future for themselves and their family.

Rose of Durham Young Parent Support Division is a young parent support centre that serves young parents and their children throughout Durham Region. Rose of Durham’s holistic programs and services include attachment-based parenting programs (group and individual format), supportive strength based counselling, high school program, life skills, social drop-in programs, and donation room services. The Rose of Durham’s programs and services support young parents and their children to utilize their strengths and achieve their goals.