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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
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807-482-2479
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Fax: 807-482-2603
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www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change

Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Rainy River First Nations with children 6 years of age and younger

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Katie Sadwasser - Early Childhood Development Worker
807-482-2479 Ext 254 * katie.sadwasser@manitourapids.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit
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