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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Health Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
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807-481-2559
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Fax: 807-481-2578
iconPath Health Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm

Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

  • Members of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at risk

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services

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
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
Last Updated: Jun 23, 2025: Suggest an edit