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Program:
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Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Aboriginal Head Start Building - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-226-1026
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Fax:
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807-226-1188
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Address:
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c/o c/o Baibombeh Anishinabe School, Pawitik Post Office
Aboriginal Head Start Program Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
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Street
Address:
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1002 Baibombeh Rd
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
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Location:
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- Aboriginal Head Start building is located at Baibombeh Rd in the community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation
- Situated near Baibombeh Anishinaabe School
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Nicole Kavanaugh - Healthy Babies Health Children Coordinator
807-226-1048; 807-226-1023 * ahsprenatal@live.com
Darlene Paypompee - Health Director
drpaypompee@gmail.com
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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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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Naotkamegwanning 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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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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8/25/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=224410
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