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PROGRAMS

Perinatal Program (C.P.N.P.)
Funded by Kanen: Our Children, Our Future
The Perinatal program offers pre & post natal programming to expecting parents as well as families and their children ( 0 - 12 months). Through the teachings of the Medicine wheel the program is delivered to accommodate and meet the needs of individuals and families holistically in all four areas of our well being: emotional, mental physical and spiritual.

Services offered:
· Prenatal classes: Mondays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
· Parent support group: Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • crafts (traditional first nations, Metis and Inuit)
  • Self-care through exercise and nutritional information
  • Community kitchen.
- Cultural teachings
- Essential pre & postnatal information
- Home Visits
- Nutritional supplements distribution
- Infant lending material (i.e. baby car seats)
- Baby massage classes
- Yoga
- Parenting classes

Parents As Teachers
Learn to stimulate and measure your child's development in your own home: This program teaches parents who have children 0-6 years old the following: how to enhance speech and language, social emotional and intellectual development with the guidance of a personalized service plan designed for your child's age appropriate needs and aspirations. Learn how to measure you child's development through a milestone chart and screening tools. Remember you are your child's first teacher.

For more information, contact:
Rashida Collins , Perinatal Coordinator
Phone: (613) 748- 0657 ext 216
Fax: (613) 748-9364
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