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Program:	Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations:	Rainy River First Nations Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Health Services
Phone Numbers:	807-482-2479
Fax:	807-482-2603
Website:	www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
Address:	PO Box 450 Emo, ON P0W 1E0
Street Address:	6 Manitou Rapids Dr Emo
Location:	Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71 Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm Hours subject to change
Contacts:	Katie Sadwasser - Early Childhood Development Worker 807-482-2479 Ext 254 * katie.sadwasser@manitourapids.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 Rainy River First Nations with children 6 years of age and younger Indigenous children at-risk
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 6-25-2025
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