MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Record #: COC0711 Last Modified: 19 Jan 2018 Last Full Update: 23 Nov 2017
Description & Services
Public Comments Treaty: James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement 
Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)
Description (Service) 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)
 
Program participants are provided with: 
  • 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
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Moose Factory ; Moosonee
Eligibility
  • Members of the Mocreebec Council of the Cree Nation with children under 6 years of age  
  • Aboriginal children at-risk
Application
  • Program registration required  
  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Cree, available upon request
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-658-4769
Fax 705-658-4487
Website www.mocreebec.com
Primary Contact Alyssa Gunner, Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator; Phone: 705-658-4769 ext 2004; Email: alyssa.gunner@mocreebec.com
Primary Executive Marilyn McLeod, Health Director; Phone: 705-658-4769 ext 2003; Email: marilyn.mcleod@mocreebec.com
Located In Community Moose Factory
Address 62 Hospital Dr
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
 
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Intersection Hospital Dr and Bay St
Mailing Address PO Box 4 
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Physical Access Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Regional / Municipal - MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) -- North East Local Health Integration Network (NELHIN)