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Program:
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United Native Friendship Centre - Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Healthy Babies
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-7244
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Fax:
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807-274-8500
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Address:
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PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street
Address:
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821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Abinoojiii Gamig Child Care Centre is located at McIrvine Rd in Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at McIrvine Rd and King's Highway/Hwy 11
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Car Seat Inspections: call to book appointment during regular business hours
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Public Contacts:
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Kayleen Richert - Healthy Babies Worker
807-274-7244 * healthybabies@unfc.org
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Service Description:
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Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development
- Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Provides assistance with transportation to appointments and other services
Program participants are provided with:
- Free milk coupons
- 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
Car Seat Inspections
- Provides trained inspections for child and infant car seats
- Provides information on regulations concerning child car seats
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form
- Must make prior arrangements for transportation assistance
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age
- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
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Languages:
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English
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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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5/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=208015
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