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Ontario Early Years Centre

Hamilton West, Wesley Urban Ministries, Neighbourhood Site - Grace Haven Location, Young Parent Resource Program
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Record #: HAM0790 Last Modified: 17 May 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Sep 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
Grace Haven
138 Herkimer St
Hamilton, ON L8P 2H1
 
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Major IntersectionQueen St S and Aberdeen Ave
Office Phone905-521-0926
E-Mailoeychw@wesleyurbanministries.ca
Websitewww.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/earlychildhood/oeyc/locations/oeyc.aspx?Center=233
Additional Websitewww.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Primary ContactLisa Fulsom, Manager of Children, Family and Youth Programs, Wesley Urban Ministries Inc; Phone: 905-521-0926 ext 222
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)OEYC
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThe Ontario Early Years Centres in Hamilton strive to work with parents, and the community to:
     
  • Promote children's optimal development and readiness to learn which will assist children to reach their fullest potential 
  • Create an environment where all children are safe and secure within our communities.
 
This is a neighbourhood site for the Ontario Early Years Centre, Hamilton West Riding and is operated by the Salvation Army. It offers a specialized program for young parents under the age of 21 and their children. 
 
Services provided at this site include:
  • Prenatal and postnatal support 
  • Nutrition information 
  • Play group 
  • Parent education workshops
 
 
This program presently participates in Raising the Bar. The presence of a Raising the Bar certificate is a sign that the program is committed to maintaining provincial regulatory standards as well as local community standards. For more information please go to: www.ascy.ca/raising_info-for-parents.htm.
HoursTue 1 pm-4 pm
DatesOpen all year except Statutory holidays
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
Accompanied by young parent up to 21 years of age
Bus Routes(6) ABERDEEN ; (34) UPPER PARADISE
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Children's Services
Indexing
Service CategoriesChildren's Play Groups ; Family Life Education ~ Teenage Parents ; Family Life Education ~ Young Adults ~ Parents ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Young Adults ; Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance
SubjectsCaregiver support ; Children ; Drop-in centres ; Families ; Family life education ; Family support ; Infants ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Preschool children ; Toddlers