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Program:
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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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c/o c/o Couchiching First Nation Education Department
RR 2, RMB 2027 c/o Couchiching First Nation Education Department
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3
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Street Address:
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201 Frog Creek Rd Multi-Use Facility
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the Multi Purpose Building located at Frog Creek Rd
- Closest intersection is at Hwy 11 and Frog Creek Rd
- Houses a few health programs, a Recreation Centre, the Education Department and a Toy Lending Library
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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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 Couchiching First Nation
- Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory
ServicesPolitical Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
- Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers 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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- Indigenous individuals and families with children 6 years of age and younger
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Area Served:
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Couchiching First Nation
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