Children 4-18 years of age and their mothers/gender diverse parents who have been exposed to abuse.

• A comfortable, compassionate, safe place for children to learn they are not alone.    

• Theme based art, games, stories and discussion activities to support children in sharing their feelings. 

• Opportunities for children to learn they are not responsible for the abuse that happened in their family.
  

• Information on how children may be impacted by their exposure to abuse.

• Information and support on how to support their children’s emotional healing.

• Positive ways for dealing with the challenges of parenting children who have witnessed abuse.

• Ongoing, regular telephone contact with program staff.
  

Maria Palma, Program Worker
416.266.1232 x220  |  mpalma@ywcatoronto.org