Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
WE DO NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS; WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN
Overview
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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