Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
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807-478-2575
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Fax: 807-478-2541
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Fort Severn First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Lydia Matthews - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, available upon request

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

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: Apr 11, 2025: Suggest an edit