Program Overview

The Strengthening Families Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program supports families in Pinaymootang First Nation by promoting healthy children, parents, and families through culturally grounded education, home visiting, and community-based supports.

The program focuses on the important early years from preconception to age six by supporting healthy pregnancies, child development, parenting skills, and family wellness.

 

Program Goals

• Healthy children.

• Healthy mothers and parents.

• Strong and healthy families.

 

Program Services

The MCH Program provides:

• Home visiting services.

• Prenatal and postnatal support.

• Parenting and child development education.

• Reproductive health education.

• Family wellness activities.

• Referrals and connections to community resources.

• Support for healthy relationships and positive parenting.

 

Additional Activities

• Prenatal programs.

• Play and family groups.

• Women’s groups.

• Babysitter Safety and Stay Safe training.

• Young Women’s Teen Health Clinic.

• Health education for families.

 

For more information, please contact Kerri or Alannah at 204-659-5786.