Birth and Parent Companion Program
Parent Companions
Many parents in this community lack the support that is so essential to being able to enjoy raising their children and to give their children all that they need to bloom. Many parents feel isolated and need support.
Parent Companions provide understanding, support and encouragement to the parents they are matched to. As experienced parents and trained volunteers, Parent Companions can provide high quality information about child development, positive parenting practices, behaviour management, stress management and resources to help families meet their personal and domestic needs. As mentors, they form a strong, personal connection with the family they support for a mutually rewarding experience.
Working towards community integration and self-sufficiency, volunteer Parent Companions assist clients in developing short- and long-term goals that will positively impact their family’s future. Parent Companions can also assist in securing adequate housing, pursuing further education and training, and accessing child care.
These matches are not of a set duration. Each pairing is unique and depending on need, and each match is tailored to that volunteer and client’s preferences and needs.
For volunteers, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with another family, reap the rewards of mentoring and support the healthy development of children in our community. Your schedule is flexible and we have participants waiting to be matched with volunteers across the city.
Please contact the Program for more information on being a volunteer or receiving the support of a Parent Companion.