Baby Cupboard
Emergency baby supplies such as diapers, baby food and formula for
families in crisis. Call the intake worker for more information.
Circle of Support
Parenting support program for Arabic and Somali speaking mothers,
fathers
and their children aged 2 to 6 years. Services are culturally
relevant and include peer-parenting support, workshops on parenting
topics, access to information and resources, home visiting, family
activities, child and parent drop-ins.
Early
Years Centre
Ontario Early Years Centres are places where mothers, fathers and
caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs
and services available to young children, and an opportunity to talk
to Early Years professionals as well as other parents and caregivers
in the community. Services are available for families who have
children from birth to 6 years old and include information and
referral, drop-in programs, parent/caregiver workshops, toy and
resource lending libraries. Drop-ins are located at various
locations and times. Services are offered in English and
French. Visit the Early Years Centre link above for current workshop
and drop-in schedules.
Crescendo Parent Support
A fun, support program for parents/caregivers and their
children (age 0 to 6 years) looking for information on parenting and
sharing ideas and concerns. Drop-ins are located at various
locations and times
Emergency Family Shelter:
Respite Care
Respite program for families with children aged 0 to 6 years
residing at the Carling Family Shelter. Quality, age-appropriate
programming.
First Words Preschool Speech
and Language Program of Ottawa
The First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa
provides speech and language services and education to preschool
children (age 0 to 5th birthday) and their families. Call 580-6744
for more information or follow the link to the First
Words website.
First Words Infant Hearing
Program
Coordination of hearing services for infants including screening
of newborns, access to services and supports for babies born deaf,
hard of hearing or at-risk for hearing loss in early childhood. Click
here for more information.
Headstart Nursery School
The Headstart Nursery School is a fully subsidized half-day
preschool program located at Dr. F.J. McDonald School. Children may
be registered for morning or afternoon sessions that take place 5
days a week. This program is for toilet-trained children aged 2½ to
5 years whose parents are receiving social assistance benefits.
Children will enjoy songs, toys, games, field trips, snacks and
more. Limited transportation is available. For more information and
eligibility requirements call 829-1125.
Healthy Start Parent Support
Focusing on the pre-natal period and children up to two years of
age. Services are provided that promote the health and well
being of the child and parent. RN, RD and Parent Support
Worker facilitate parent education workshops. The RN and RD
also provide support and information at some parent-child drop-ins.
Leaping Lizards
Leaping Lizards is a health promotion and early intervention program
for children ages 4 to 6. The after school format focuses on
education and recreational activities that promote positive
development in children and is offered in two community
locations.
Parent and Caregiver Education Workshops
The Centre offers various workshops year-round for mothers, fathers
and caregivers caring for children from birth to age 12. Topics include Anger Management for Parents, Preparing Your Child for
Kindergarten, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, Kids Have Stress Too and
Beyond the Basics and off to a Healthy Start. One-session
workshops are also held throughout the year on a variety of topics
in English and French. Workshops in Somali, Arabic and
Mandarin may also be available.
Visit our Early
Years Centre website for more information.
Prenatal Nutrition Program
Expectant mothers come and share a meal and participate in
discussions related to pre and postnatal topics. Milk vouchers and
food supplements available. Groups co-facilitated by staff from Pinecrest-Queensway.
Toy Lending Libraries
Free access to good quality educational and recreational toys for
your children from birth to age 6. Toy Lending Libraries are located in
several community sites. Call for information.
Well-Baby Clinic/Breastfeeding Support
Drop-In
New mothers of babies age 0 to 3 months experiencing difficulty with
breastfeeding or looking for answers to the many questions that
surround being a new parent. Facilitated by the City of Ottawa, new
parents can meet with a public health nurse and network with other
new parents. For more information call the Ottawa Public Health
Information at 580-6744.
Specialized Parent-Child Groups
The Centre currently offers the following targeted to specific
parent groups:
Breastfeeding Support (prenatal and
postnatal)
Meet other women, share stories, and gather information. Services
of a nurse practitioner, nurse and lactation consultant.
GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender) Drop-In for Parents with their Children
For GLBT parents and their children aged 0 to 6 years. Crafts,
songs, games, stories, socializing. Saturday afternoons.
Infants/Crawlers Drop-In
Drop-in group for parents/caregivers and their non-walking
infants. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, resources, breastfeeding
support and special guests.
Reach Out and Read
(ROAR)
ROAR is a literacy-based reading program for parents and
their preschool children from birth to age 6. Volunteers will read to children and
help families enjoy storybooks.
Fathers Drop-in
Offered to fathers and their children 0 to 6 years of age.
Fathers have an opportunity to participate in fun activities with
their child and discuss issues that are important to them in their
role as parent.
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