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

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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