Early Years Supports (Pregnancy to School Entry)
- Community Action Program for Children Home Visiting (CAPC): Home visiting program supporting individuals aged 13 to 22 who are pregnant or who have child(ren) under 6 years of age. Health Canada Service/Children's Aid Society
- EarlyON Child and Family Centres: Free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people or get advice. EarlyON, has a variety of centres across the district such as at local schools, Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, Military Family Resource Centre, Indigenous Hub and more
- Family Enrichment: is a free Child and Family Resource Centre offering both, parent/guardian and child programs. Serving families prenatal to 6 years of age. Parents/guardians may earn high school credits through a partnership with the Nipissing Parry Sound Catholic District School Board Family Enrichment
- Family Health Information Line: Offers families and service providers professional advice on pregnancy, breastfeeding, child development, mental health and parenting, along with connections to local supports. Health Unit
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC): Home visiting program supporting families who have children up to their transition to school. Health Unit, North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, North Bay Metis Council, Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation
- Infant and Child Development: Infant and Child Development services provide direct, individualized screening, assessment and interventions to identify and support developmental progress. Premature Pathways is a program within the Infant and Child Development program, which is provided to all children born prematurely. Children's Aid Society
- MotherCare: Program offered to mothers who are pregnant or have new infants (up to 2 months post-delivery) are invited to join us during our drop-in hours on Wednesdays for weekly nutritional support. MotherCare Nipissing
School Age Resources & Programs
- Local Schools:
- Before and After School Programs: Where possible, all school boards provide facilities for license childcare providers to offer before, after and alternate day childcare in our schools. Contact your school.
- The Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program: Provides two free servings of fruit and vegetables each week to students (JK to grade 8) from January to June. Contact your school.
- Parent Council: A forum through which parents and other members of school communities can contribute to improving student achievement and school performance. Contact your school.
- Parent Education Conferences: Parents are a key part of their children's learning and of Ontario's success in education, and parent education conferences encourage a wide range of opportunities for parent, guardian and caregiver to engage in their children's learning. Contact your school.
- Ready, Set, School: Prepares children for success in entering Early Learning Kindergarten. Teaches a variety of skills including: language, problem solving, numeracy, listening, independence and positive play. EarlyON's and local school boards.
- Student Nutrition Program: The Student Nutrition Program’s objective is to ensure that all children attend school well-nourished and ready to learn. The Ministry of Children and Youth Services through Community Living North Bay allocates funding to assist schools. Contact your school.
- Welcome to Kindergarten: Helps to prepare children for a positive start to their school journey. Parents/caregivers and their children attend orientation sessions at their neighborhood school where they receive early learning and literacy resources, and learn how to use them at home. Contact your school.
- Family Health Information Line: Offers families and service providers, professional advice on pregnancy, breastfeeding, child development, mental health and parenting, along with connections to local supports. Health Unit
Child Development & Inclusion Services
- Infant and Child Development: Infant and Child Development services provide direct, individualized screening, assessment and interventions to identify and support developmental progress. Premature Pathways is a program within the Infant and Child Development program, which is provided to all children born prematurely. Children's Aid Society
- Inclusion Support Services: Resource Consultants offer support to children 0-12 years of age who have a developmental delay or a suspected developmental delay. Resource Consultants focus on the overall growth and development of the child with respect to his/her physical, social, emotional, communication and cognitive needs. Community Living North Bay
- Speech and Language: assessment, treatment and consultation for children and their families. One Kids Place
Health & Developmental Check-ups
- 18-Month Screening: Eighteen months is a milestone in a child’s development. It is important to visit a family physician or other care provider at this time. The enhanced 18-month well-baby visit is an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s development and ask any questions you may have. For example: you may want to talk about your child’s motor or communication skills or behaviour concerns. See your healthcare provider.
- Family Health Information Line: Offers families and providers, professional advice on pregnancy, breastfeeding, child development, mental health and parenting, along with connections to local supports. Health Unit
- Gather & Grow Event: A one day event for families in the early years, from health and wellness to child development, parenting support, literacy, nutrition, and so much more. One Kids Place
- Health811: Connect with a Registered Nurse day or night for free, secure confidential health advice. Call 811(TTY: 711) or chat online
- OnTrack Community Health Fair: Screening of a child’s health and development for children ages 18 months to 4 years. Community Living North Bay
- Well-child visits: Visit your local health care provider to discuss your child’s health and development. Speak to your local health care provider. If you do not have a provider consider learn more about Health Care Connect & local walk-in clinics
Mental Health and Wellness for Children & Youth
- Changing Patterns: A therapeutic group for children who have witnessed domestic violence and their moms, who have experienced that violence. Moms and children meet separately to discuss the aftermath of domestic violence and to experience healthy ways of communicating with family, school and friends. Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
- Counselling Clinics: Assessment and treatment plans. Goals are identified which lead to improved coping for the child, increased family functioning, increase positive family dynamics, and increased understanding. HANDS-TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
- Mental Health Services: Children’s mental health assessment and treatment services are available to children, youth and their families who are experiencing emotional, social, behavioural, and/or self-regulation difficulties. The therapeutic interventions are evidence based and are tailored to meet the needs of each child/youth and their family. Interventions are time-limited and service intensity varies based on need and agreed upon treatment plan goals. Service may be delivered in office, at home, at school or in the community. Therapists begin with the assumption that families have many strengths and resources and those strengths/resources are used to help child/youth and family to create positive outcomes. HANDS-TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
- Mental Health Assist Program at Schools: School mental health professionals serve a crucial role through initial assessment, crisis response, transitions to and from community services, and ongoing consultation and support in the classroom. Contact your school.
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