WHAT IS THE MANDATE?“Rosalie Hall provides

support to young

parents and their

families in a safe

environment free from

judgment.”

-Rosalie Hall”

WHAT IS THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THIS AGENCY?

Originated in Montreal in the 1850’s. In 1914:  The Misericordia Sisters

started the St. Mary's Infant Home on Bond Street while purchasing two properties on Jarvis Street.

In 1925: St.Mary`s hospital expanded to provide a medical and surgical team.

In 1952: the Misericordia Sisters purchased 28 acres of land at Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road.

In 1956: Rosalie Hall and the general hospital were officially established in Scarborough

Rosalie Hall Celebrated their 100th Anniversary this year on October 20th 2013 in Toronto.

The Misericordia sisters celebrated their 165th Anniversary this year.

WHAT IS THE AGENCY ROLE?

To assess the needs of the young parents.

To provide young families with the support and knowledge they need to raise their children.

To provided the community with residential, educational and child development services.

To provide counseling, assistance and hospitality young teens and families.

“ It is not your place to judge, it is your job to support.”

– Anonymous

CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING UP TO FAMILIES CHOOSING ROSALIE HALL

1. Most common reason is teen pregnancy

2. Lack of a good support system

3. Financial reasons4. Can no longer attend

school5. Gain more education

on parenting6. Are victims of abuse7. For counselling or

guidance.

BARRIERS THAT FAMILIES FACE

some other barriers that teens & families may face are:

1. Adoption: families decide to give the baby up for adoption.

2. Abortion: Some teens may make the decision to get an abortion and need support.

3. Children aid society: . Teens may be currently involved with CAS themselves and are in a difficult situation.

4. Miscarriages: Some teens may experience a miscarriage and require additional support in coping.

5. Drug & alcohol addiction: Some teens may be pregnant but are battling a drug or alcohol addiction.

6. Death: Other teens may have had a baby sessions or a loved one (spouse) who unfortunately passed away and they may need counselling or therapy.

SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES THROUGH THIS AGENCY

Individual and couples counselling

Residency for women who need a place to stay

Onsite childcare Employment programs Employment skills

workshops Pre and post natal classes Referrals to other centers

or agencies Therapy Onsite high school

SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES THROUGH THIS AGENCY CONTINUED…

Help applying for subsidy and government assistance

Discounted meals Various parent support

groups Food bank and boutique Open art studio Scholarships Place to worship

(Chapel) General advice

INTAKE OF NEW FAMILIES & LENGTH OF TIME SUPPORT IS RECEIVED

Rosalie Hall’s residential services include a full licensed care and treatment program for young women.

5 day a week intake Walk-ins happens daily Residence up to 25

families Allowed to stay until the

age of 21 . Additional take in centers:

Massey center & Humenhouse.

PROCESS WHICH SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES IS TAPERED OFF AND HOW IT IS DECIDED

At Rosalie Hall after you reach the age 22 and up you can no longer attend the school or continue to live on residence.

Rosalie Hall makes the necessary arrangements for each family so when they leave they are in a secure, comfortable and financially secure environment.

These follow ups can include: 1. Subsidy (housing & childcare)2. Metro Community housing3. Ontario works (welfare assistance,

job finding, benefits)

WHAT COMMUNITY OUTREACH/FOLLOW-UP IS PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY? (BRANDY)

Community Support

Groups

Service Canada, Government of Canada 

Charities

 

Children's Services, City of Toronto 

Provincial Support Workers

 

• Ministry of Children and Youth Services

• Government of Ontario

 

 

  Volunteers

  Donations

  

 

  

   

 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

FINANCIAL RATING GRAPHFunding:

FURTHERMORE… The interest income is 14. The total of expenditures all together is $3,472,345. The lack of Revenues over expenses is $22,086. Rosalie hall has donors including the province of

Ontario, the city of Toronto, Service Canada, Catholic charities and L’accuiel who provided the total of $3,450,259.

Areas of Services provided by agency:• They prioritize by taking in high-risk families

first.• They do not discriminate against faith, religion,

culture, values and beliefs.• They have no restrictions and boundaries as on

the intake of families.• They offer services to any young family in

need.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (BRANDY)

CONCLUSION… (BRANDY)

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