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Program:	Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations:	Fort Severn First Nation Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office Fort Severn First Nation - Nursing Station
Phone Numbers:	807-478-2575
Fax:	807-478-2541
Website:	kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/
Address:	c/o c/o Nursing Station PO Box 151 Nursing Station Fort Severn, ON P0V 1W0
Street Address:	Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd Fort Severn First Nation
Location:	Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn Situated next door to the Band Office
Accessibility Notes:	Not accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts:	Lydia Matthews - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator Connie Thomas - Health Director 807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca
Service Description:	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:	Program registration required Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Fort Severn First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age Indigenous children at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-11-2025
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