Bethany Hope Centre Young Parents Program

Young Parents just Gotta Paint

2012-02-27T14:23:00.003-05:00

"I found that I could say things with paint and colour that I had no words for".

It is no surprise that creative arts bring calm, healing and a sense of accomplishment. Through a partnership with Westboro's Gotta Paint, youth at the Bethany Hope Centre are getting a chance to create, play and learn in new ways that many have never explored before.

When the owner of the studio Jaye Ann McDonald came to us with her offer we jumped on the chance. Over the past two sessions youth have had a chance to paint ceramic plates and gift boxes for themselves or their children. Once the items are painted they are fired in the studio and returned to the families. Thus far, approximately 25 youth have been able to participate in these activities.

Thanks so much to Jaye Ann and her staff at Gotta Paint for this wonderful opportunity!

Buns in the Oven in March 2012

2012-02-27T13:54:00.006-05:00

March is Nutrition Month and BUNS is going green. Its a nutrition mission. We will be having one session with a nurse to ask all your food and family meal questions.

March 6th -Come and celebrate International Women's Day. Wear green/white/purple that day.

Mar 13th- Green St Patrick's Day event. Menu includes: green bean burritos, green guacamole dip and veggies and a green dessert too.

Mar 16th- Come on Foodbank Friday and talk to Kim about how healthy eating can be improved in your family. Learn March Break friendly foods.

Hope to see you at one of the events! For more information about who can attend Buns and what they do there check out the link to Buns in the Oven or Brighter Futures

New Fathering program Starting February 7th, 2012

2012-01-24T12:07:00.001-05:00

Super Dads help shape Super Kids. For young dads who are under 26 or parenting with someone under the age of 26 years old and would like a bit more information on how to be the best Dad they can be....try out this new program!

Super Dads Super Kids Poster and Information.

Cancellation Notice

2012-01-16T14:11:00.000-05:00

Please note that Buns in the Oven is cancelled January 31, 2012. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The program will resume February 7,2012.

Now Open One Saturday a Month!!!!

2012-01-09T15:55:00.001-05:00

NEW DEVELOPMENT!

As of this Saturday January 14th, 2012 Bethany Hope is open one Saturday a month. This is in response to feedback from families who have a hard time accessing services on other days as well as in efforts to stay connnected to the Alumni who have moved on from regular programming.

The centre will be open from 10-2 and during this time current clients,community clients (anyone under 26 yrs of age and pregnant or parenting) and alumni families will be able to drop in to Playgroup, the Computer Lab, Foodbank, Clothing Cupboard and visit with support workers. There will also be drop-in activities available for children over 6 years of age. Foodbank, clothing and diaper cupboard and the Playroom will close at 1 pm and the Centre will close at 2 pm.

The Foodbank will run in the same week and manner as Community Foodbank except that at this time there will not be a number system but rather first come first served model. See guidelines for more information.

Saturdays open in 2012:
January 14th
February 11th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
July 14th
August 11th
September 8th
October 13th
November 10th
December 8th

Coming up in January

2012-01-02T07:53:00.000-05:00

Bethany Hope Centre is always adapting in response to feedback and information gathered from the young parents who use our services. January 2012 brings many changes to the Young Parent Program at the Bethany Hope Centre. New developmentally specific programs (for Swaddlers and Toddlers), a new time of day and format for Buns in the Oven (and Dads are now invited to Buns as well for the first time ever!) as well as opening one Saturday a month for regular services to our alumni and young parent clients. Sometimes these changes can take some time to adapt to but we truly believe that these changes will also bring new opportunities for Bethany Hope Centre to improve their services and better meet the needs of you, the families who use them. Please check the link to our January calendar to see whats coming up!

A Happy New Year to you and your families!

Another Fabulous Meal

2011-11-11T12:30:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who contributed in the sharing of our wonderful traditional Thanskgiving meal. It was a great success again this year. The menu was delicious and as always -there was plenty for everyone!

How to Navigate

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Please click the tabs above to find out more about our many programs for young parents and their children.