Who qualifies for the program?
Expectant mothers and families with young children up to the age of six (6) years.
How Do I Sign Up?
Call Mnaamodzawin Health Services Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program or your visiting Community Health Nurse at 368-2182.
Mnaamodzawin Health Services services five (5) member First Nation communities:
- Aundeck Omni Kaning
- Sheguiandah First Nation
- Sheshegwaning First Nation
- Whitefish River First Nation
- Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
A “Partner in Parenting” is an experienced parent who will…
- Answer your questions or concerns about pregnancy and child care.
- Provide information on baby’s development.
- Assist in acquiring new skills.
- Provide extra support and encouragement during difficult times.
- Provide information with other community agencies that will assist when help is required.
What is the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program?
- A free program for expectant mothers and parents of children under six (6) years of age.
- Provide parents with information and support about parenting.
- Support parents in giving young children a healthy start in life.
- Assist families find the right support in the community
- Additional staff will provide an opportunity to socialize and share something new with other families while learning.
A Community Health Nurse will...
- Visit your home.
- Give you information and answer your pregnancy and parenting questions.
- Put you in touch with community resources that meet your needs.
- Arrange for a Partner in Parenting to visit you regularly.
What’s in it for you and your child?
- Fun Activities
- Story Telling
- Videos and Books
- Learn & Play
All information is confidential!!!
Should your require more information, please call Cindy at 368-2182 Ext.213 or the Community Health Nurse at your local Health Centre.
To download our Healthy Babies, Healthy Children referral form (in PDF format), please
click here.