Abiona Centre’s Residential and Transitional Housing Program for Adolescent Mothers provides 24/7 safe housing, mental health support, and wraparound services to underhoused and homeless young mothers ages 13-24 and their children.
Each year, over 150 young mothers and babies turn live in Abiona’s housing.
Young mothers receive support through on-site high school, post-secondary education assistance, life skills programming, healthcare, and job training to prepare for employment.
With mental health being critical to the success of the young mother, the program provides counselling, infant & early childhood programs, and development screening for every child.
The goal is to break the cycle of poverty, to transition into independent living, and build a stable life.
Meet Sheenique
“I wasn’t scared, this offered me a chance to escape the abuse I faced at home.”
Sheenique turned to the Abiona Centre. Here, she welcomed her son, Jayvion. Sheenique and Jayvion lived at the centre for 4 years. Here, they received a safe place to live, daily food on the table, an opportunity to for Sheenique to complete her education, and develop life skills to raise a strong, healthy child.
“I’m fortunate to have found the Abiona Centre and benefit from the supportive resources and staff. Thank you for relieving me of the heavy burden that I had been carrying for years.”
A Profile of a Young Mother in the Housing Program
- 98% are homeless or underhoused
- 83% experiences family and/or partner abuse during their pregnancy
- 38% are escaping family and/or partner abuse
Abiona Centre’s Residential and Transitional Housing Program for Adolescent Mothers provides 24/7 safe housing, mental health support, and wraparound services to underhoused and homeless young mothers ages 13-24 and their children.
Each year, over 150 young mothers and babies turn live in Abiona’s housing.
Young mothers receive support through on-site high school, post-secondary education assistance, life skills programming, healthcare, and job training to prepare for employment.
With mental health being critical to the success of the young mother, the program provides counselling, infant & early childhood programs, and development screening for every child.
The goal is to break the cycle of poverty, to transition into independent living, and build a stable life.
Meet Sheenique
“I wasn’t scared, this offered me a chance to escape the abuse I faced at home.”
Sheenique turned to the Abiona Centre. Here, she welcomed her son, Jayvion. Sheenique and Jayvion lived at the centre for 4 years. Here, they received a safe place to live, daily food on the table, an opportunity to for Sheenique to complete her education, and develop life skills to raise a strong, healthy child.
“I’m fortunate to have found the Abiona Centre and benefit from the supportive resources and staff. Thank you for relieving me of the heavy burden that I had been carrying for years.”
A Profile of a Young Mother in the Housing Program
- 98% are homeless or underhoused
- 83% experiences family and/or partner abuse during their pregnancy
- 38% are escaping family and/or partner abuse