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Program:
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Indigenous Healthy Babies 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
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development- Offers group and individual parenting sessions on topics of interest
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Teaches about preparation for parenting and caregiving
- Provides parenting awareness and healthy sexuality education, including pregnancy options directed to teenagers or young women and men
- Provides assistance with transportation to appointments and other services
- Incorporates Native traditional teachings, language and cultural approach into the delivery of the program
- Early intervention and prevention screening
Program participants are provided with:- Welcome basket for new births; weighs babies
- 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
- Breast feeding support and supplies
- Referrals to other programs and services
Car Seat Inspections- Provides trained inspections in partnership with OPP for child and infant car seats
- Provides information on regulations concerning child car seats
Programs- Healthy Parent Group offered every Wed 11 am-2 pm (transportation provided)
- 12 week Native Traditional Parent Course offered twice a year (registration required)
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source; self-referral accepted for families requiring support in the home
- Intake assessment required
- Requires advance registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age
- Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous peoples, youth and teenagers
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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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