Healthy Babies, Healthy Children

The purpose of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program is to provide opportunities to families that support healthy development of children up to 6 years of age.

Program Overview

Our Partner in Parenting Program offers regular home or community visits, provides resources, supports, help with referrals as needed, hosts regular community programs / events as well coordination of specialists to educate on various topics related to prenatal care and raising children 0-6 years old. This program gives families a chance to:

  • Socialize with other families and build friendships.
  • Learn about current best practices in parenting, childcare and wellbeing.
  • Participate in traditional teachings and ceremonies.
  • Learn about other services and community programs.

Program Components

Prenatal Support

  • Nutrition and Wellness
  • Pregnancy & Birth
  • Preparing for Parenthood
  • Referrals as Needed

Post-Natal Support

  • Well Baby Home Visits
  • Nutrition and Wellness
  • Caring for Infants and Children (including extended family)
  • Family Service Planning and Service Coordination

Home and Community Visits

  • Promotes Early Learning Opportunities and Resources
  • Provides Individualized Support
  • Improves Access to Community Services
  • Reduces Isolation, Connects Families & Increases Socialization

For more information about HBHC programming please contact:

Jenny Labranche, RECE

Partner in Parenting Program Coordinator

M’Chigeeng Health Centre

689A Hwy 551, M’CHIGEENG ONTARIO P0P 1G0

T: 705-377-5347 x 2228

E: jennyl@mchigeeng.ca