Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
WE DO NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS; WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN
Overview
This program is designed to assist Indigenous families in providing the best opportunities for the healthy development of children 0 – 6 years of age through family home visiting, service coordination, and referrals. The program is built on a foundation of Traditional Culture that is incorporated throughout all service delivery practices.
Services Offered
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children (IHBHC) focuses on traditional culture being encompassed into all components of service delivery practices.
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Home Visiting and accompaniment
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Professional “peer counselling”
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Education and support (programming)
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Cultural practices and teachings
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Breastfeeding education and support
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Pre/Post-natal care
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Nutrition
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Growth and child development assessments
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FAS / FAE information
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Parenting information and support
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Bonding
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Building self-esteem and life skills
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Health and safety
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Service coordination