Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children

34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3

807-223-4535 ext 302

nwmetis@drytel.net

www.metisnation.org/

Directions

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - by appointment only

Application

Intake assessment required
Home visitation requires advance arrangements

Eligibility / Target Population

Métis families with children under 6 years of age
Pre/postnatal women

Fees

None

Contacts

Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 Ext 310; Fax 807-223-8083

Languages

English

Language Notes

Cree, Michif; available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development

Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis
Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)

Program participants are provided with:

Advocacy and support
Emergency supplies for child's basic needs (diapers, formula, baby food and milk)
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

Also offers:

Educational and promotional workshops and presentations to schools, community groups and parents
Hosts cultural events

Last Updated: May 23, 2025: Suggest an edit

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