Couchiching First Nation - Toy Lending Library

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Program:

Toy Lending Library

Organization:

Couchiching First Nation
Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-274-1918

Toll-Free:

1-888-581-0249

Fax:

807-274-6458

Email:

receptionist@couchiching.ca

Website:

www.couchichingfirstnation.com/toy-lending-library

Address:

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:

201 Frog Creek Rd Multi-Use Facility
Fort Frances

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Location:

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

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Programs: Mon-Fri 10 am-12 noon

Drop-In Program: Tue-Thu 1 pm-2 pm (Program times vary so call office or check newsletter for monthly schedule)

Public Contacts:

Dianna Singleton - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-274-1918 Ext 601 * hbhc@vianet.ca

Service Description:

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 Services
Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
Treaty #3

Coordinates a toy lending library and delivers programs and services in conjunction with the Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children (AHBHC) program to promote child development and to enhance the lives of both child and parent

Offers daily/weekly rotating activities such as arts and crafts, baking, circle and story times, cultural activities and teachings, swimming and educational sessions on topics such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Regular programs can include but are not limited to:

Community Kitchen
Cooking With Kids
Drop In Play and Learn Sessions
Mini Chef Program
Moms and Babes

Toy Lending Library

Lends a variety of toys and equipment such as playpens and strollers for use at home for a maximum of 2 weeks
Provides monthly milk coupons for pre/post natal families

Fees:

None

Application:

Registration forms available at office

Milk Coupons: Available once per month from Toy Library Coordinator

Eligibility / Target Population:

Indigenous children 0-6 years of age and their families

Parents/family members are required to:

Be a registered member of Couchiching First Nation
Attend all activities with children
Be a member of the Toy Lending Library

Milk Coupons

Pre/post natal parents
Parent/s are required to attend all activities/workshops related to pregnancy

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Couchiching First Nation

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