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Program:	Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations:	Paawidigong First Nations Forum Paawidigong First Nations Forum - Health Services Administration
Phone Numbers:	807-223-5080
Fax:	807-223-5012
Email:	healinglodge@pfnf.ca
Website:	www.pfnf.ca
Address:	PO Box 326 Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1
Street Address:	105 King St Dryden
Location:	Located at King St just down the street from the Dryden Post Office Closest intersection is at King St and Kirkpatrick Ave
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Contacts:	Carissa Lundmark - Acting Executive Director 807-223-5080 Ext 237 * executivedirector@pfnf.ca
Service Description:	Provides off-site supervision and support to member communities in their implementation of the Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children (AHBHC) program Program delivered at the community level consists of following: 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
Fees:	None
Application:	Services are accessed at a local level in individual communities
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	First Nation individuals living in the communities within the Dryden Tribal Area with children 6 years of age and younger Indigenous children at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 12-15-2025
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