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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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807-274-2188
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Fax: 807-274-9182
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Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

  • Members of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation with children 6 years of age and younger

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Jodie Kabatay - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-274-4778 Ext 227 * hbhc@mitaanjigamiing.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, upon request

Area Served

Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

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 17, 2025: Suggest an edit