Family Services Building - Maternal Child Health Program

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Band Office Rd Family Services Building
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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807-548-6351
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Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
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Fax: 807-548-2337
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Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation who are pregnant or new parents with children up to 6 years of age

  • Provides long term support for families who require additional services

  • Low-income families eligible for baby supplies; contact Program Coordinator

Fees

None

Contacts

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-548-5876 Ext 254 * hbhc@niisaachewan.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides services and programs to enhance the lives of pregnant women and families with infants and young children
  • Provides screening of new mothers
  • Offers individual counselling services for pregnancy, child development concerns and related issues
  • Promotes breast feeding
  • Offers welcome home bags with baby supplies to all new mothers
  • Provides baby supplies to low-income families
  • Works to increase participation of father involvement and Elder involvement
Offers education and information on various topics including:
  • Early childhood development
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness
  • Child nutrition issues
  • Healthy cooking and shopping for families
  • Prenatal nutrition
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit