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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
201 Frog Creek Rd Multi-Use Facility
Fort Frances
Fort Frances
807-274-1918
Fax: 807-274-3492
Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Last update: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population
- Indigenous individuals and families with children 6 years of age and younger
- Indigenous children at-risk
Fees
None
Contacts
Amber Jourdain - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker
807-274-3228 Ext 601 * amber.jourdain@couchiching.ca
807-274-3228 Ext 601 * amber.jourdain@couchiching.ca
Languages
English
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)
- 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: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit