Building Stronger Futures

Building Stronger Futures

Your donation helps Terra provide teen parents with the tools and confidence to give their children the best start in life.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, strong, and full of potential.

At Terra Centre for Teen Parents, we help make that happen, by giving young families the right support at the right time.

Your gift today helps teen parents build confidence, create nurturing homes, and give their children the best possible start in life.

Why Early Childhood Development Matters

From conception to age two—the first 1,000 days—a child’s brain develops faster than at any other time in life. Every sound, smile, and connection helps build more than one million neural pathways every second.
The next 1,000 days, from ages two to five, are just as important. These years set the stage for language, relationships, and readiness to learn.

When parents have the right support during these early years, their children are more likely to grow up healthy, emotionally secure, and ready to thrive.

How Terra Makes an Impact

At Terra, we walk alongside teen parents by meeting them where they’re at and helping them build a strong foundation for their children’s future.

Your donations make this possible through:

• Prenatal and Parenting Education – our team provides non-judgemental mentorship an help parents understand their baby’s development and how to nurture learning from day one.
• Home Visitation – we bring guidance and encouragement right into the family home to help parents reach their goals.
• Mental Health Supports – teen parents access specialized care that strengthens their wellbeing.
• Early Learning Programs – highly educated teams create playful, stimulating spaces where children build curiosity, confidence, and belonging.
• Group Programs & Community Connections – we create safe, welcoming spaces where families learn, share, and grow together.

When teen parents are supported, their children thrive. When children thrive, communities grow stronger.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, strong, and full of potential. You can make that possible today.

Building Stronger Futures Campaign Chair: Laura Haynes

Laura Haynes’ connection to Terra Centre began nearly four decades ago when she became a teen parent at 18. Through Terra’s supportive programs, she found the stability, confidence, and encouragement she needed to complete high school and pursue post-secondary education. The community she discovered at Terra helped her build a strong foundation for herself and her daughter.

Today, Laura is a nonprofit leader and long-time community volunteer, serving as a mentor with Girl Guides of Canada and an advocate for families through her work with Autism Edmonton. A former Terra Board and Capital Campaign Committee member, Laura embodies the lasting impact of early supports for teen parents. Her story demonstrates how the right support at the right time can strengthen families and shape brighter futures for children.

A promising future

Teen parents want what every parent want, for their children to have a promising future. Your gift helps ensure that children have the nurturing care, stability, and opportunities they need in their most important years.