Homeward Bound is an innovative wrap-around program supporting homeless or inadequately housed single mothers to earn college diplomas, start careers and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Peterborough participants are encouraged to pursue careers in the trades. The region is home to Fleming College’s state-of-the-art School of Trades and Technology, and local labour market opportunities for women in the trades are booming.
Eligibility requirements
- Single mother (19+), not currently living in a domestic partnership
- Custody of at least one child under the age of 17
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Convention refugee
- Residing in Peterborough City or County
- History of living in poverty and/or at risk of housing insecurity or homelessness
- No current criminal proceedings
- No current addictions (one year sobriety)
- OSSD, equivalent, or 1-2 credits away from diploma
- No unresolved OSAP debt
- Recipient of or eligible for OW benefits or Employment Insurance
- Recipient of or eligible for OSAP
- Able to participate in a full-time program