Highlight of our Site: Postpartum Help & Support
We have some great resources for new moms and dads. Here are a few:
Phone: 1-800-361-5653
York Region Health Services Health Connection is a free and confidential link to health services and information in York Region. Programs include, Just for You and Your Baby, Mother Goose, Nobody's Perfect,Parent Child Resource Centre, Young Parents Groups and The Baby Place which are three well-baby drop-in centres throughout the Region offer parents of children from birth to six years an opportunity to talk with a Public Health Nurse about any parenting or child concerns. No cost. No appointment needed.
Phone:(905) 853-5514
Email: information@therose.ca
For over 20 years,Rose of Sharon has been providing services for young mothers in York Region. They offer a range of services to pregnant teens & young mothers under 25. From Individual Counselling, High School Classroom, Prenatal Nutrition Programs, Children's Programs, a Food & Clothing Bank & more!
Did you know? Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 to 9. Learn more about car seat safety and where car seat clinics are in the area.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) refers to the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant under one year of age. Each week, 3 babies die of SIDS in Canada. Such deaths usually occur while the child is sleeping and remain unexplained even after a full investigation. For information on what you can do to make your baby safer visit Caring for Kids produced by the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Phone: (905) 471-1620
Offering free programs to parents, grandparents & caregivers with children birth to six years Elearning activities, offer parenting courses such as First Time Moms, Parent-Child Mother Goose, Terrific Two's and Toddler Time. Programs are offered at seven different sites throughout York Region. Check website for monthly calendar.
Phone: 905-773-3394/1-800-268-1677
Offers First Aid & CPR Training + a Babysitter Course locally.Visit www.sja-yorkregion.org for course dates/descriptions & First Aid Products. Car Seat Inspection Clinics - Call to register.
A non-profit organization which provides moral support and information for parents of multiple births. Our club offers a community service and our purpose is to provide information on multiple births and parenting, as well as a social outlet in which we can share our experiences.
Multiple Births Canada strives to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada. With an extensive network of local chapters, health care professionals and organizations, we are the source for information on multiple-births in Canada
Canadian Institute of Child Health (CICH) – everything you need to know infant/child related
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