Villa Rosa is a supportive environment where
women of any age can live during their
pregnancy. School, programs and supports are
provided to help women prepare for the birth
of their baby. We are located close to
hospitals in a quiet place in the centre of
the City. Villa Rosa has both private and
shared rooms for a total of 25 women. Women
can live at Villa Rosa free of charge (costs
are covered by arrangements with First
Nations or other providers).
Support
- Counselling
- Cultural activities such as a yearly sweat lodge and smudging
- Aboriginal Career Day
- Sewing star blankets and moss bags.
- Breastfeeding Support
- In home visits available for support to women who remain in Winnipeg after leaving Villa Rosa
- Access to a public health nurse and help with connecting to a doctor or midwife
- Volunteer labour coaches
- Independent Living Program
A Home to Learn and Live
The Villa Rosa Classroom provides educational programming to students who are live at Villa Rosa. Instruction is available in all major subjects from elementary to Senior 4. An individualized program is planned for each student
Included in the subjects offered by Villa Rosa is Aboriginal Studies which focuses on First Nations history and cultural experiences.