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Program:
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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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c/o c/o Early Childhood Development
PO Box 20 c/o Early Childhood Development
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
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Street Address:
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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Early Childhood Development Centre is located in the community of Sandy Lake First Nation
- Serves as the site for all prenatal and early childhood care programs and services
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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 Sandy Lake First Nation- Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child developmentCoordinates services in partnership with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Fetal Alcohol Effects ProgramProvides 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 of Sandy 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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Sandy Lake First Nation
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