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Aboriginal Head Start Building - Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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1002 Baibombeh Rd
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
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807-226-1026
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Fax: 807-226-1188
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Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

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

  • Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Nicole Kavanaugh - Healthy Babies Health Children Coordinator
807-226-1048; 807-226-1023 * ahsprenatal@live.com
Darlene Paypompee - Health Director
drpaypompee@gmail.com

Languages

English

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
  • Milk coupon program
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025: Suggest an edit
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