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Program:	Aboriginal Family Support Program
Organizations:	Ne Chee Friendship Centre Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office
Phone Numbers:	807-468-5440
Fax:	807-468-5340
Email:	familysupport@nechee.org
Website:	www.nechee.org/aboriginal-family-support-programme
Address:	326 2nd St S Kenora P9N 1G5
Location:	Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Contacts:	Savannah - Family Support Program Coordinator 807-468-5440 Ext 236 * familysupport@nechee.org
Service Description:	Offers services, ongoing support and education to enhance the lives of young children and families Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions by offering information and education on effective parenting and good life teachings Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions including information sessions on pre-parenting preparation and child development Provides information on children's nutrition, injury prevention, and child mental health Provides programs including but not limited to cultural groups, healthy parenting sessions, mom and tot groups, respite sessions and playgroups Provides public education and information in the areas of: Developing family values that are culturally based Developmental needs of infants, toddlers and pre school aged children Effective parenting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome Offers a variety of short term programs on a rotation that can include: Bun In the Oven, a program for pregnant women that teaches about healthy nutrition Community Kitchen, a cooking session that brings 5 to 6 families together to learn about good nutrition and to cook a meal together which is taken home by each family Hang Out Days, a program for new parents that offers open discussion with older parents to talk about concerns with child rearing Nutrition Bingo, a bingo game that offers healthy foods as prizes in place of money
Fees:	None
Application:	Intake assessment required Programs require advance registration Parent Relief Must call the day before to make arrangements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children under 6 years of age Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous peoples Moms and Tots: Mothers and children 15 months to 3 years of age Playgroup: Children between 3 to 6 years of age Support and Security Program: Parents with children 0 to 15 months of age
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-30-2025
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