The Jeanne Scott Parent & Child Resource Centre
The Jeanne Scott Parent & Child Resource Centre, next door to Regina’s Place is where young mothers earn a higher education to break the cycle of poverty and better their chances of employment and independence. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Good Shepherd, operates a school for the mothers, while on-site child minding is provided for their babies. The Jeanne Scott School is for young moms who live at Regina’s Place or in the east end of Hamilton.
Director: Loretta Hill-Finamore
Interim Director: Norma Joaquim
Young mothers earn an education to break the cycle of poverty at the Jeanne Scott Parent & Child Resource Centre, next door to Regina’s Place.
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Good Shepherd, operates a school for the mothers, while on-site child minding is provided for their babies. The school is also open to young women in the community.
In addition to the alternative school, Regina’s Place tenants attend programs based on their personal needs and strengths. These programs help young moms to continue to build life skills and increase parenting abilities.
Download the Regina’s Place (Formerly Angela’s Place)/Jeanne Scott Centre Brochure: AngelasPlace.pdf