~Aboriginal Community Justice Pogram

~Aboriginal Family Support Program

~Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program

~Akwego Program

~Dreamcatchers Youth Program

~Employment Referral & Training Program

~Healing & Wellness Program

~Leaders of Tomorrow - Youth Leadership Program

~Life Long Care Program

~Parents as Teachers (PAT)

~Shawenjeagamik Drop In Centre

~Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency

~Urban Aboriginal Aboriginal Alternative High School

~Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program

~Urban Aboriginal Homeless Initiative

~Wasa-Nabin Urban Aboriginal Youth Program

What is the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program?

  This program is for parents of young children.

What can Healthy Babies do for me? 

  • Help you prepare for your baby
  • Tell you about supports in your community
  • Help you learn about what to expect as your baby grows and develops
  • How to keep your baby safe
  • Feeding your baby, toddler or preschooler
  • Breastfeeding
  • How to use bottles and formula
  • When to start solid foods
  • Provide on-going guidance on parenting, feeding and baby care

Program Goals:

The Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program is designed to ensure that all Aboriginal families and their children 0-6 who are at risk of physical, emotional, mental and social problems have access to effective, consistent early intervention services.

Program Philosophy:

The Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program is designed to meet the needs of young Aboriginal families and their children, 0-6 years of age.  Native traditional teachings will be integrated into the program.  It is within the beliefs of aboriginal people that a child is a gift from the Creator and so it is our responsibility/obligation to ensure that children are brought into a healthy environment.

Eligibility:

  • Aboriginal families with children 0-6 years
  • Aboriginal youth/teenagers
  • Self referral of services are required by families needing support at home
  • Acceptance of referrals by other service providers
  • Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program is a voluntary program for young parents needing guidance and support.

Program Components:

  • Assessments (Strengths and Need Identification)
  • Home Visiting
  • Service Coordination
  • Early Identification

Steering Committee:

The Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program is assisted by a team of community members, who will provide guidance and direction and other interested people who have knowledge and background of services for children from birth to six.  The committee will provide insight into the community needs and how the Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program can assist in the development of services which meet community and family needs.

For more information, please contact Colleen Sauve, Aboriginal Healthy Babies Worker.

Odawa Native Friendship Centre
12 Stirling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 1P8
Phone: (613) 722-3811 ext 237
Fax: (613) 722-4667
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