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Program:
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Aboriginal Family Support Program
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Address:
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326 2nd St S
Kenora
P9N 1G5
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Map
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Location:
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- Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre
- Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
Offers services, ongoing support and education to enhance the lives of young children and families- Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions by offering information and education on effective parenting and good life teachings
- Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions including information sessions on pre-parenting preparation and child development
- Provides information on children's nutrition, injury prevention, and child mental health
- Provides programs including but not limited to cultural groups, healthy parenting sessions, mom and tot groups, respite sessions and playgroups
Provides public education and information in the areas of:- Developing family values that are culturally based
- Developmental needs of infants, toddlers and pre school aged children
- Effective parenting
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome
Offers a variety of short term programs on a rotation that can include:- Bun In the Oven, a program for pregnant women that teaches about healthy nutrition
- Community Kitchen, a cooking session that brings 5 to 6 families together to learn about good nutrition and to cook a meal together which is taken home by each family
- Hang Out Days, a program for new parents that offers open discussion with older parents to talk about concerns with child rearing
- Nutrition Bingo, a bingo game that offers healthy foods as prizes in place of money
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Programs require advance registration
Parent Relief
Must call the day before to make arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children under 6 years of age
- Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous peoples
Moms and Tots: Mothers and children 15 months to 3 years of age
Playgroup: Children between 3 to 6 years of age
Support and Security Program: Parents with children 0 to 15 months of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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