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Program: Healthy Babies Healthy Children  
Organization: Fort Severn First Nation
Band Office
Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-478-2575
Fax: 807-478-2541
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/
Address:
c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 151 Nursing Station
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
Street Address:
Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
 
Location:
  • Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn
  • Situated next door to the Band Office
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Lydia Matthews - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Fort Severn First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


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

Fees: None
Application:
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Fort Severn First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk
Languages: English
Language Notes: Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Fort Severn First Nation  
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Parenting Education
Parenting Groups
Prenatal Classes and Programs

This information was last completely updated on April 11, 2025

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