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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
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807-774-6131
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Fax: 807-774-1585
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Mon- Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: Jul 26, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Sandy Lake First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-774-5438
Centre Coordinator
807-774-1121

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • Coordinates services in partnership with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Fetal Alcohol Effects Program
  • Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
  • Program participants are provided with:
    • 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
    Last updated: Jul 26, 2024: Suggest an edit
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