Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Organizations:	Rainy River First Nations Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Health Services

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 Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance Referrals to other programs and services


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Rainy River First Nations with children 6 years of age and younger Indigenous children at-risk

Application:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-482-2479

Fax:	807-482-2603


Website:	www.rainyriverfirstnations.com

Address:	PO Box 450 Emo, ON P0W 1E0

Street Address:	6 Manitou Rapids Dr Emo

Location:	Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71 Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km

Hours:	Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm Hours subject to change

Contacts:	Katie Sadwasser - Early Childhood Development Worker 807-482-2479 Ext 254 * katie.sadwasser@manitourapids.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/25/2025

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