Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Healthy Babies Healthy Children is a free, voluntary program for expectant parents and families with children from birth up to 6 years of age.
To focus our efforts on protecting the health of our community in response to COVID-19, we have modified our services and programs. Please see COVID-19 Response Service Interruptions for more information.
How to apply
Contact us if you'd like to learn more about the services offered through Healthy Babies Healthy Children. You can also give your family doctor, midwife, family member, or friend permission to call on your behalf.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for home visits if you need extra support and encouragement or your child has health or developmental concerns.
Public health nurses |
A public health nurse can visit your home to help you while you are expecting or after the birth of your child to:
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Parent resource visitor |
A parent resource visitor, with experience raising her family, can visit your home to:
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Program description
The program involves providing information and support on:
- prenatal health
- breastfeeding
- children's healthy growth and development
- positive parenting
- healthy parent-child relationships
- support to access other community programs and services
A public health nurse will contact you after the birth of your baby to ensure you have the information and support you need for your new baby. You may also be offered a home visit from a public health nurse, with an option for ongoing home visiting.