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Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Community Action Program For Children

Community Action Program For Children

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34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3
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807-223-5280
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - by appointment only
Last updated: May 6, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Intake assessment required

  • Program requires advance registration

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Métis individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age


  • Children younger than 6 years of age at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 Ext 310; Fax 807-223-8083 * shelleyg@metisnation.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Michif; upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

Offers services, ongoing support and education to enhance the lives of young children and families
  • Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions by offering information and education on effective parenting and good life teachings
  • Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions including information sessions on pre-parenting preparation and child development
  • Provides information on children's nutrition, injury prevention, and child mental health
  • Coordinates arts/crafts and fun activities for children
  • Hosts monthly programs including drop-ins, community kitchens, and parenting programs for families/parents
  • Provides free formula and diapers for registered families
Provides public education and information in the areas of:
  • Developing family values that are culturally based
  • Developmental needs of infants, toddlers and pre school aged children
  • Effective parenting
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome

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