Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Application

Some programs may require registration

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Candice Cechetto - EarlyON Coordinator
ccecchetto@ngfc.net

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Description of Services:

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

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
Positive parenting
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome

Activities and programs include but are not limited to:

Baby Food Making
Community Garden
Community Kitchens
Daily Drop-In, for families to access the learning centres and resource library
Gross motor play for children
Kids crafts
Lunch and Learns
Native crafts (regalia making, beading)
New parent support group
Teas, barbeques, holiday parties and other special events
Walking group