Program: Sandy Lake First Nation - Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organization: Sandy Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-774-6131
Fax: 807-774-1585
Website: www.sandylake.firstnation.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Early Childhood Development
PO Box 20 c/o Early Childhood Development
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
Street
Address
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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
Location:
  • 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
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon- Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-774-5438
Centre Coordinator
807-774-1121
Service Description:
  • Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • Coordinates services in partnership with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Fetal Alcohol Effects Program
  • 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 Sandy Lake First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

    • Indigenous children at-risk
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
    Area Served: Northern
    See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
    Parenting Education
    Prenatal Classes and Programs
    Last Updated: 7/26/2024
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142157

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