Our Kids Count of Thunder Bay - McKenzie Family Resource Centre

Application

Registration required for some programs; call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Families with children 6 years of age and younger for programs

Fees

None

Contacts

Administrative Assistant
807-623-0292 Ext 228 * admin@ourkidscount.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Focuses on 3 main themes: children, family and community

"A Kitchen for Our Community" offers opportunities for older adults, men, women, teens and children to come together to cook and learn about food and nutrition

Works with parents, future parents and caregivers of children to respond to the needs and concerns they have in raising their children

Participants are actively involved in program development and implementation as peer leaders

Provides free child care while parent participates in programs

Provides nutritional snacks at all programs at no cost

Offers evening and weekend programming for young teen parents

Offers prenatal and postnatal support to teens, women and their families

Provides bus transportation for participants to attend programs

Participates as a member of the Food Action Network

Offers various programs including the following:

Community Kitchens
Drop-Ins
Planning Team
Parenting Programs
Pre and Post Natal Support
Home Visiting Program
Roots of Empathy Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
Licensed private home childcare

McKenzie Family Resource Centre