Through our Residential and Seeds of Hope Programs, we provide young mothers and mothers to-be with the support and resources they need not only throughout their pregnancies, but also to set them up for success beyond their stay at our home.

How Shifra Began

Deacon Randy Matters of Burlington, Ontario started Shifra Homes after learning about the prevalence of youth homelessness and teen pregnancy in Halton from one of his parishioners. Our service as a maternity home was the first proposed and the only one to date operating of its nature in the entire region of Halton. Our necessity in the community and creation is predicated upon statistics which indicate that annually there are over 200 teen pregnancies in the Halton region. 

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Residential Program

Shifra's Residential Program is like no other shelter or maternity residence. We provide a safe and nurturing home environment, and the tools needed for young, homeless and pregnant women to succeed throughout pregnancy, delivery and beyond.

Seeds of Hope Program

Our Seeds of Hope program enables a seamless transition into the next chapter outside of our home and is available to all past residents who successfully complete our Residential Program.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Shifra Mission
Shifra Homes' vision is to provide a safe haven and an empowering environment that promotes dignity and a sense of hope for young, homeless pregnant women. We aim to provide support and resources, and to protect and nurture new life.

Our Shifra Vision​
To see young pregnant women healthy, supported, safe and empowered, and equipped with the necessary life and relationship skills they need to build happy successful lives.
To see a decrease in the number of homeless pregnant teens and young women in the Halton region.

Our Shifra Values
We believe women have the right to personal dignity and the right to feel safe. 
We believe these women have the right to personal autonomy in making decisions, and act to guide and support them in planning for the future.
We believe that creating a supportive environment for these women is essential.