The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program is a prevention and / or early intervention initiative designed to identify children / families at risk and to promote and support child health and development.

The program is voluntary and open to any Aboriginal family with children between 0-4 years of age. Urban Aboriginal families may also access the provincial program via the local public health unit or the Nechee Friendship Centre.

Program Goals:

• Provide information and support to mothers, children, and families to improve outcomes and chances of healthy child development
• Provide intervention and support to the family related to parenting skills, child development information, and linkages to community services

Client Based Services:

• Intake and information gathering
• Family service planning
• Service coordination and referral

 

For more information, contact:

Kristin Johnson
Children Services Coordinator
Phone: 807-467-8144 ext 3234