Ginoogaming First Nation - New Ginoogaming Health Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

203 Balsam Rd
Ginoogaming First Nation

807-876-2732

Fax: 807-876-1614

www.ginoogamingfn.ca

Directions

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

Application

Program registration required
Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Ginoogaming First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
Indigenous children at-risk

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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)
Organizes prenatal classes as needed
Operates a children's library to encourage child literacy

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 child development guidance
Referrals to other programs and services

Last Updated: Sep 4, 2025: Suggest an edit

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