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Program:
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Youth Centre - Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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PO Box 56 c/o Nursing Station
Bearskin Lake First Nation, ON
P0V 1E0
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Street Address:
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Youth Centre
Bearskin Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Youth Centre is located in community of Bearskin Lake First Nation
- Serves as the site for youth programs, Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, Diabetes program and Family Well Being program
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Bearskin Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations
- Political Territorial Organization:
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child developmentProvides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at homeProvides information on the stages of pregnancyOffers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)Program participants are provided with:- 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
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Application:
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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members and residents of Bearskin Lake First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Bearskin Lake First Nation
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