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Brighter Futures Program

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Medical Building 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation
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807-484-2339
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Fax: 807-484-2789
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onegaming@hotmail.com
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon

Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

  • Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Candi Kelly - Brighter Futures Coordinator
807-484-2339
Hazel Copenace - Health Director
807-484-2339 * hazel.copenace@onigaming.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Ojibways of Onigaming

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children
  • Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living
    • Program participants are provided access to:
    • Emergency food, if required
    • Facilitated parenting groups
    • Group recreational activities
    • Free clothing exchange
    • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
    • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
    • Prenatal food supplements
    • Prenatal nutrition groups
    Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants
    Last updated: Aug 20, 2024: Suggest an edit
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