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A registered charity that supports early child development and parenting

• raises money and public awareness about the importance of early learning and parenting

Programs include:

• Roots of Empathy - anti-bullying program within elementary schools
  • helps children develop emotional literacy and reduces aggression
  • key to the program is bringing a baby into the classroom once per month to observe child development and nurturing
• Launch Pad - early learning and parenting centre
• Parachute Program/ Transitioning to Parenthood - for moms facing challenges after the birth of an infant, which may include postpartum depression
• ECE Awards
• Storybook Character Breakfast
• Dolly Parton Imagination Library - provides children under five years old with a free book per month to encourage literacy
• Prenatal Workshops - free workshops for women at a high risk of developing postpartum depression. Offered occasionally

Indigenous Lead EarlyON - free drop-in program for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old

• join fun activities - reading, storytelling, sing-alongs, games and more
  
• get advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
  
• find out about other family services in your community
  
• connect with other families with young children

Non-profit organization providing support services to young moms

Services include:

• individual/group programs
• drop-in programs
• social service guidance
• peer-to-peer support
• on-site childminding

EarlyON centres offer free drop-in programs in Brantford and Brant County for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. Learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice

Services include:

• reading, storytelling, songs, games and more
• advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
• connect with other families and young children
• learn about other families services in the community
• Indigenous Led programs and activities

Gahwajiya:de' Detenatgwa'ta' - Family Gatherings are EarlyON Child and Family programs based on cultural needs providing parents/caregivers and children with programming that reflect the Haudenosaunee culture and incorporate Mohawk and Cayuga languages

Family Gatherings are respectful and nurturing environments for children, families, and caregivers to interact with opportunities to build positive relationships through belonging, well-being, and engagement and incorporating Haudenosaunee culture, languages and awareness

Family Gatherings is located three days a week at Princess Elizabeth School and rotates through other EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Free programs in Brantford and Brant County for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. Learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice

Services include:

• Reading, storytelling, songs, games and more
• Advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
• Connection with other families and young children
• Learning about other services in the community

Creative family musical movement classes for caregivers and children ages 6 months to 5 years

Program provides services including:

• culturally relevant and age-appropriate facilitation of a variety of health-related topics for children ages 4-14
  
• crisis intervention for individuals, groups and on-call for Six Nations Crisis Service
  
• parent information on healthy child development
  
• harm reduction
  
• advocacy including resources and referrals for child/youth and families
  
• early years screens and intervention
  
• collaborative service with community partners for optimal care

Drop in family resource centre

• programs to children 0-6 years, adult workshops and skill-based activities for parents

Satellite location located at Harmony Square in Brantford

Serves parents and children from birth to 6 years

• Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
• Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
• Onsite community partners and early identification supports

Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres will offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Ontario, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, and advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources

Serves parents and children from birth to 6 years, with children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills

• Adult programs include prenatal courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
• Clothing Closet
• Community Outreach Services
• Zero to 6 Behaviour Consultant
• Vision Screening
• Family Resource Coach program
• Breastfeeding Support

Serves parents and children from birth to 6 years

• Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
• Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
• Onsite community partners and early identification supports

Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres will offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Ontario, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, and advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources

A group for parents to learn music designed to encourage langauge development and interaction with their babies. Babies will experience developmentally appropriate songs, activities, and games. Parents will meet new friends and enjoy coffee/tea and a snack together.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

Programs and services that support the health and development of children from prenatal to 6 years of age and their families

Young Parents Program - a program for adolescents, up to age 24, who are pregnant and/or parenting

• services offered - home, virtual or phone meeting; prenatal vitamins; grocery cards to support a healthy diet; meeting with our dietitian; prenatal information and support; new infant car seats; skills development in stress management, healthy relationship development and effective communication; smoking cessation counselling

Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2 - a prenatal nutrition program for women aged 25 years and older

• services offered - home, virtual or phone meeting; prenatal vitamins; grocery cards to support a healthy diet; meeting with our dietitian; information on prenatal nutrition, labour and delivery, post-partum health; infant feeding and care

School's Cool - a school readiness program offered in the summer to help children ages 3-5 prepare for junior and senior kindergarten

• there is a focus on well-being, social and self-help skills, language and math

Groups

• offer a variety of parent education and support groups throughout Haldimand and Norfolk such as Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

Drop In program offers opportunities for families to play and socialize together in a group setting, encouraging both child development and parent connections * singing, reading, infant area, free play, creative activities

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres will offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Ontario, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, and advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these centres.

Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres will offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Ontario, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, and advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources