Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health

Supports pregnant Indigenous women with having healthy pregnancies, and provides education and guidance to new parents and families with young children. Support may be provided in the family's home, in the community, or at the office of a variety of service providers.

The program includes infant care and child development education, home visits, referrals, prenatal care, parenting programs, one-on-one support, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, emotional support, and advocacy.
Proximity
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Origin Coordinates
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Proximity
Units: Kilometers
Origin Coordinates
Value in decimal degrees. Use dot (.) as decimal separator.
Eligibility
Pregnant Indigenous women, and families with infants and young children aged 6 and under.
Application process
Self-referral and health professional referrals accepted. See website for referral form and information.
Mon
08:30 - 16:30
Tue
08:30 - 16:30
Wed
08:30 - 16:30
Thu
08:30 - 16:30
Fri
08:30 - 16:30
Sat
08:30 - 16:30
Office hours as noted
Languages
English
Languages include Carrier
Service delivery
Mobile
Coverage area
Burns Lake, Fort St James, Smithers, Telkwa, Vanderhoof, Mackenzie, Mcbride, Prince George, Valemount
Communities include Sai'kuz, Nadleh Whut'en, Stellat'en, Takla, Yekooche, Lake Babine Nation, Burns Lake Band, Wet'suwet'en, Nee Tahi Buhn, Skin Tyee, and Cheslatta.