Sara Lown

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

When Sara joined our team in September of 2025, she immediately loved seeing that our participants could be themselves in an environment that felt like a true community. As a graduate from Durham College’s condensed Child and Youth Care program, Sara gained experience to support individuals of varied abilities both in and out of the classroom.

Sara connects with our youth and adults to support each individual throughout their programming day while being a safe person to connect with. By designing activities tailored to each participant’s strengths and needs, Sara’s goal is to ensure every individual feels comfortable and supported.

Sara is passionate about sharing her knowledge while being open to learning from others who are willing to share their experiences.

Participant smiling with bouquet of flowers.

Unlike everywhere else I’ve been, at Nova’s Ark, I do not feel out of place. It gives me something that I feel like I can’t find anywhere else. I meet people that I otherwise wouldn’t meet and I feel like a lot of those who have helped me through my struggles I’ve met here.
Bridget, Participant since 2010

Nova’s Ark is special to our whole family. When Daniel first started here, he could only speak one-word sentences. Now, he can talk your ear off and is very independent. Daniel being at Nova’s Ark takes a lot of pressure off of our family because we know he is safe, happy and learning. No matter the weather or if he is tired, Daniel doesn’t want to miss a day.
Daniel’s Mom, a participant since 2014

From the moment our son started attending Novas Ark, we felt such positivity, hope and inspiration. Everyone in the Nova’s Ark family has been so caring and accepting of our whole family. Nova’s Ark has gone above and beyond to help us on our family’s journey and we are beyond thankful. We are so lucky to have found such a supportive environment for our children and our family.
Parent, Shannon K.

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