McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Brighter Futures Program - Family Info

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Brighter Futures Program

146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake

807-735-1381 Ext 1308

Toll-Free: 1-800-387-3740

Fax: 807-727-9494

Directions

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Last Updated: May 27, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Program registration required
Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of McDowell Lake First Nation
Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives
Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca
Barbara Hambleton - Administrative Director
Cell 431-357-0357 * barb.hambleton@mlfn.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children

Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living

Program participants are provided access to:

Emergency food, if required
Facilitated parenting groups
Free clothing exchange
Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
Indoor playground
Prenatal food supplements
Prenatal nutrition groups

Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants

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Last Updated: May 27, 2025: Suggest an edit