Family Health & Child Development
We realize healthy families are the foundation of strong and healthy communities.
The future of our community lies within our children…”
Background
We have been in the community for many years,
Healthy Babies Healthy Children program
Maternal Child Health program since 2007
Early Childhood Development/FASD Program since 2006
First Nation Child & Family Program since 2018
We are located at the Community Wellbeing Centre
Overview
Contact Us
Lyndsay Scero – Program Manager
fhcdprogramming@mbq-tmt.org
Danielle Smart – Home Visitor
fhcdhomevisitor@mbq-tmt.org
Esther Brant – Home Visitor
estherb@mbq-tmt.org
ABOUT US
Our program provides services to families that reside on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, being mindful of culture and language when developing programming.
Family Health and Child Development services are open to everyone, with a target group of children ages 0-6.
We are funded by Health Canada, the Ministry of Children & Youth Services and the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
Programs & Services
Home Visiting Services
Our goal during a home visit is to provide parents, caregivers and their families with support and information to help children get a healthy start in life. During a home visit, we also focus on the developmental tasks of children ages 0-6. Family Health and Child Development is a voluntary program available to families with children that reside in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Clients must receive a minimum of one home visit per month.
At a home visit, we can offer:
– assistance with birth plans
– taking care of yourself and your baby before and after your baby arrives
– what to expect as your child grows and develops, and, fun ways to help your child’s development
– provide development screening tools
– bonding with your child
– any supports you will need to address issues you may have
– healthy eating habits for you and your family
– helping with sibling rivalry
Additional Services
– Potty training information
– Pre and post-natal information and support
– Support for foster and adoptive families
– Formula at discounted prices
– Access to Good Food Box program
– Community Circle
– Cultural workshops
– Bears & Cubs
– Quilting & sewing workshops
– Family craft nights
– Play groups
– Bus trips