Housing Support Services for Teen Parents
Young parents face many challenges in securing safe and affordable housing. Many have not lived independently, lack references, are under age, and face discrimination from landlords.
Terra provides hands-on coaching for young parents who need to learn how to access and maneuver through the systems that relate to housing.
Activities include:
- assistance in searching for housing
- screening potential accommodations and completing required paper work
- advocating with property management companies
- help finding funding sources
- support connecting to utilities
- conducting of community referrals
- participation in community housing initiatives
Hope Terrace & Braemar House
Terra also operates two housing projects dedicated to teen parents and their children:
- Hope Terrace – a safe and affordable 13 suite apartment building located in North East Edmonton
- Braemar House – a two-family home located in the Ottewell Neighbourhood
