Young Parent Prenatal Program

Who Can Attend

The program is for young individuals who are:

  • pregnant
  • living in Toronto
  • meet program age criteria

Program Details

Young Parent Prenatal Program is a free program that may provide group and individual support and education. Partners or other support people are welcome.

Topics may include:

  • having a healthy baby
  • healthy eating during pregnancy
  • taking care of yourself
  • body changes
  • getting back to school
  • finding affordable housing

Some programs may also provide:

  • healthy snacks
  • food vouchers
  • child care
  • TTC tokens
  • interpretation
  • linking and referrals to other community resources

 

Programs are offered at various sites across Toronto.

Title Description
Jessie's Centre

Prenatal/Food For Two Group
205 Parliament St., Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4
Telephone: 416-365-1888

Monday: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Program age criteria: Age 21 years and under at intake
Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health

Positive Possibilities
Jane & Finch Mall
1911 Finch Ave. W., Toronto, ON M3N 2V2
Telephone: 416-924-1164 x 8719
Wednesday: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Program age criteria: Age 22 years and under at intake

The Young Parents Prenatal Program is part of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP), a national prenatal program funded in part by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

For more information on prenatal programs in your area, please call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600 or eChat with a Public Health Nurse.