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Program:
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Kenora Chiefs Advisory - Healthy Babies Healthy Children: First Nations Based Program Support
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Phone Numbers:
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807-467-8144
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-367-2600
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Fax:
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807-467-2656
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Address:
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PO Box 349
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X4
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Street
Address:
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240 Veterans Dr Third Fl, Suite 301
Kenora
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Location:
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- Located at Veterans Drive just N of the Kenora Roundabout
- Within the Seven Generations Education Institute, on the 3rd floor
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Summer Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Callie Skead - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-467-8144 * callie.skead@kenorachiefs.org
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Service Description:
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Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development- Provides individual and 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)
- Provides information on the stages of healthy development for young children
Program participants are provided with:- Education and information
- Family home visiting after birth of infant
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
- Coordination and access to other programs and services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Services are provided locally within each community
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of participating First Nations with children younger than 4 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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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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7/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=150979
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