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Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Intake assessment required

  • Home visitation requires advance arrangements

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Métis families with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Pre/postnatal women

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Description of Services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
  • Offers group and individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:
  • Free milk coupons
  • Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
  • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
  • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
Also offers:
  • Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
  • Hosts cultural events
Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
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