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home / shelter, housing & support / beatrice house YWCA beatrice housewest central Toronto who are we?YWCA Beatrice House is an early childhood development centre in a transitional residence centre where women and their children who are homeless or at risk of being homeless may stay for up to two years. It provides a unique opportunity for women-led families to plan for their future while their young children are learning in an excellent early childhood development program. Beatrice House is located in a safe, secure site in a residential neighbourhood close to public transit. Beatrice House was started in 1999 by a group of concerned community members, with inspiration for an integrated residential and early childhood development program from Dr. Fraser Mustard, a well-known expert in the field. YWCA Toronto has managed Beatrice House since November 2003 and is now the sole operator of Beatrice House.
Beatrice House is a living and learning place for women with children to dream, set goals, plan and achieve. who comes to Beatrice House?Women who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless, over age 18 with one or more children under the age of 6, not in immediate crisis and committed to participating in the Beatrice House program. An intake interview will determine eligibility for the program. what we offer:Residential Program
Early Childhood Development Program
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