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Paawidigong First Nations Forum - Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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105 King St
Dryden
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807-223-5080
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Fax: 807-223-5012
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Services are accessed at a local level in individual communities

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • First Nation individuals living in the communities within the Dryden Tribal Area with children 6 years of age and younger

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Health Director
807-223-5080 Ext 224

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides off-site supervision and support to member communities in their implementation of the Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children (AHBHC) program

Program delivered at the community level consists of following:
  • Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • 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: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
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