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Program:
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Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at King St beside Wilsons Business Solutions Store
- Closest intersection is at King St and Earl Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - by appointment only
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Service Description:
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Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
- Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:
- Advocacy and support
- Emergency supplies for child's basic needs (diapers, formula, baby food and milk)
- Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
- Home visits pre-birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
- Referrals to other programs and services
Also offers:
- Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
- Hosts cultural events
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Home visitation requires advance arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Métis families with children under 6 years of age
- Pre/postnatal women
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Michif; available upon request
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