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North End Parents Resource Centre      Page last updated March 23, 2005. 5475 Uniacke Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5V5 Tel: (902) 492-0133 or (902) 492-0263 Fax: (902) 492-4193 pep@ns.sympatico.ca Programs & Services offered at North End Parents Resource Centre (Click for a complete listing) Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Setting: Free-standing centre Established: 1986 Clientele: Primarily single moms and children 0-10 Are user fees charged? Only for the laundromat Any eligibility requirements? No Major Funder: Public Health Agency of Canada (CAPC) and Department of Community Services Other Funders: Department of Health, Halifax Infants Protestant Foundation, Canada’s Feed the Children, Canadian Living, Canadian Women’s Foundation Annual Operating Budget (range): $50,000-$99,999 Best Practices: Three Plus Development Program (school-readiness program) Future Program Development: Looking at a program where participants can upgrade and do GED but put the extra supports in. Participants will need to be employed or in training. Looking to take upgrading further. Additional Information: Centre has great ability to connect with their community. Have an open-door policy and offer support for whole community.