Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Healthy Babies Healthy Children: First Nations Based Program Support

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Healthy Babies Healthy Children: First Nations Based Program Support

240 Veterans Dr Third Floor, Suite 301
Kenora

807-467-8144

Toll-Free: 1-855-367-2600

Fax: 807-467-2656

front.desk@kenorachiefs.org

www.kenorachiefs.org/

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Summer Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Application

Services are provided locally within each community

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of participating First Nations with children younger than 4 years of age
Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Jocelyne Goretzki - Director, Health Promotion and Prevention
807-467-8144 Ext 3239 * jocelynegoretzki@kenorachiefs.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development

Provides individual and 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)
Provides information on the stages of healthy development for young children

Program participants are provided with:

Education and information
Family home visiting after birth of infant
Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
Coordination and access to other programs and services

Last updated: Jul 29, 2024: Suggest an edit

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