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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation

807-774-5438

Fax: 807-774-1585

Directions

Mon- Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

Program registration required
Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development

Coordinates services in partnership with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Fetal Alcohol Effects Program

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: Aug 18, 2025: Suggest an edit

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