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Program:
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Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation - Band Office - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-622-9835
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-573-0168
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Fax:
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807-622-9866
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Address:
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1100 Memorial Ave Suite 328
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 4A3
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Street
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100 Little Lake Rd Administration Office
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Mountain Rd on Fort William First Nation (FWFN) reserve
- FWFN reserve is situated adjacent to the city of Thunder Bay near the S ward
- Lac Des Mille Lacs consists of 2 uninhabited reserves: Lac Des Mille
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-3 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Rikka Berkan - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-622-9835 Ext 232 * rikkaberkan@tbaytel.net
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Service Description:
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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
- Milk coupon program
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
- Referrals to other programs and services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call to register for program
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Lac Des Mille Lacs 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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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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12/9/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=148673
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