United Native Friendship Centre, Circle of Life Centre, Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

United Native Friendship Centre

Site: Circle of Life Centre

Service: Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Record #: TBC0285

Last Modified: 22 Mar 2017

Last Full Update: 22 Mar 2017

Description & Services
Description (Service)	Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development Offers individual prenatal classes on an as needed basis Provides information on the stages of pregnancy Provides assistance with transportation to appointments and other services Program participants are provided with: Free milk coupons 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 Car Seat Inspections Provides trained inspections for child and infant car seats Provides information on regulations concerning child car seats
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sep-Jun * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, Jul-Aug Car Seat Inspections: call to book appointment during regular business hours
Areas Served	Rainy River District
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) and under Individuals and families with children under 6 years of age Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Aboriginal peoples
Application	Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form Must make prior arrangements for transportation assistance
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Circle of Life Centre
Contact Information
Office Phone	807-274-8541
Toll Free Phone	1-877-496-9034
Fax	807-274-4067
E-Mail	inquiry@unfc.org
Website	www.unfc.org/aboriginal-healthy-babies
Primary Contact	Christa Bruyere, Aboriginal Healthy Babies Coordinator; Phone: 807-274-8541 ext 285 * (Cell) 807-274-7175; Email: cbruyere@unfc.org
Primary Executive	Sheila McMahon, Executive Director; Phone: 807-274-8541 ext 227; Email: smcmahon@unfc.org
Alternate Executive	Melanie McPherson, Executive Assistant; Phone: 807-274-8541 ext 230; Email: mmcpherson@unfc.org
Located In Community	Fort Frances
Address	616 Mowat Ave Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1 View Google Map
Intersection	Mowat Ave and 1st St E
Mailing Address	c/o Circle of Life Centre PO Box 752 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) -- North West Local Health Integration Network (NWLHIN) ; Federal - Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)