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Program:	Indigenous Healthy Babies Program
Organizations:	Ne Chee Friendship Centre Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office
Phone Numbers:	807-468-5440
Fax:	807-468-5340
Email:	healthybabies@nechee.org
Website:	www.nechee.org/indigenous-healthy-babies-program
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:	Ashlynne - Indigenous Healthy Babies Program Coordinator 807-468-5440 Ext 237 * healthybabies@nechee.org
Service Description:	Delivers a parenting support program and promotes child development Offers group and individual parenting sessions on topics of interest Provides information on the stages of pregnancy Teaches about preparation for parenting and caregiving Provides parenting awareness and healthy sexuality education, including pregnancy options directed to teenagers or young women and men Provides assistance with transportation to appointments and other services Incorporates Native traditional teachings, language and cultural approach into the delivery of the program Early intervention and prevention screening Program participants are provided with: Welcome basket for new births; weighs babies 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 Breast feeding support and supplies Referrals to other programs and services Car Seat Inspections Provides trained inspections in partnership with OPP for child and infant car seats Provides information on regulations concerning child car seats Programs Healthy Parent Group offered every Wed 11 am-2 pm (transportation provided) 12 week Native Traditional Parent Course offered twice a year (registration required)
Fees:	None
Application:	Open to referrals from any source; self-referral accepted for families requiring support in the home Intake assessment required Requires advance registration
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous peoples, youth and teenagers
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-30-2025
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