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Drop-in programs for families and children

• learning and play
• social contact
• advice from early childhood professionals

COVID-19 (October 19, 2021): Virtual programming available through the EarlyONChild and Family Centre. Call 613-591-3686 ext 5 or send an email to EarlyONyva@wocrc.ca.
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Place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children, and an opportunity to talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community

• early learning programs for parents and their children
• parenting programs that support parents and caregivers of young children in all aspects of early child development
• information and referral for new parents about pregnancy and parenting and other related topics
• parent education
• school-readiness focus
• Outreach locations in Carp, Corkery, Fitzroy Harbour, Constance Bay, Stittsville, Hazeldean, Beaverbrook and Bridlewood
• services include community drop-ins for parents, caregivers and their children, ages 0-6 years
• Weekly drop-ins, including: Francophone drop-ins, Story time, Baby and Me Program, registered programming as well as evening and Saturday programming

Child care programs and services

• kindergarten and school age programs

Childcare programs and services

• toddler and preschool programs

Child care programs and services

• toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and school age children programs

Child care programs and services

• toddler and preschool programs

Offers play-based activities within a school setting for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children:

• literacy and numeracy skills
• involvement in the child's learning
• information on community resources
• discussions about parenting concerns
• multilingual lending library
• eight locations
• building positive relationships between home and school

COVID-19 (August 15, 2022): The three food banks supported by PQCHC continue to run on modified schedule and program. Services are accessed by appointment only and available to those people living in the catchments assigned to each location: Pinecrest Terrace Community House 613-596-6703, Morrison Gardens Community 613-596-6229 and Foster Farms Community House 613-596-4866. The Health Clinic operates on appointments only. For more details and up-to-date information, see website.

Health centre focused on family and community health

Primary Health Care:

• medical clinic staffed by family physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses / community clinics
• nutrition: individual and group support provided by registered dietitians
• clean needle exchange / safe inhalation
• diabetes education
• falls prevention program
• primary care outreach for seniors
• dental screening
• nursing foot care
• lung health program

Community Health:

• community development: advocacy, education and supports to community residents to increase involvement in the community
• multicultural outreach: assistance to newcomers to facilitate integration into existing services
• health promotion: focusing on enabling people to increase control of their health and address determinants of health
• community house coordination: develop and facilitate programs and outreach to five low-income housing communities, support to planning and community initiatives
• safety and trust: support to community leaders and training to support the development of healthy communities and address issues of concern
• youth programming: homework clubs, United Sisters program for girls 10-14, training, workshops and events for youth, Somali Youth leadership and skills development
• pathways to education: support to high school students from low-income communities to help complete high school and move on to post-secondary education: tutoring, mentoring, financial and advocacy support

PQ Employment Services:

• PQ Employment Services: bring the right people together with the resources they need to find success
• Canada Ontario Job Grant program: provides financial support to individual employers who want to purchase training for their employees

Employment Programs:

• Youth LEAD Employment Program: assists permanent resident and refugee youth between the ages of 15-29 to develop skills and experience working in Canada
• Job Track: 15 week program that provides pre-apprenticeship training in the Child Development Practitioner trade through paid placements in child care settings
• Future Builders: 15 week program that provides pre-apprenticeship training and work experience to youth with barriers to employment (aged 16-29 years) in residential construction trades (i.e. general carpentry)

Children and Family Services:

• Headstart Nursery School: subsidized preschool program
• Early ON Child and Family Centre: universal access, information and referrals, bilingual designation
• Leaping Lizards: after-school programming
• Toy Lending Libraries: educational and recreational toys
• Circle of Support: parenting support for vulnerable families - home visiting
• Pre-Post Natal Programs: focus on infant care, parent education, nutrition program for high risk pregnant women
• School's Cool: school readiness program

Specialized Preschool Programs:

• First Words: screening clinics and treatment for children with speech language developmental delays
• Infant Hearing: screening of all newborns born deaf or at risk of deafness
• Blind/Low Vision: intervention and consultation services for families with infants diagnosed as blind or low-vision

Mental Health:

• Assertive Community Treatment Team: support and treatment to those with severe persistent illness
• Families First: housing assistance
• System Navigation: increase client self-efficacy and autonomy

COVID-19 (24 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, this program is on hold until further notice. Clients who are breastfeeding and in need of support are asked to leave a message at 613-820-4922 ext 3604 and a Lactation Consultant will call back. Lactation consultant hours are Tue-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 am.

Drop-in programs for mothers, fathers, caregivers and their children

• parent-child activities
• information on parenting and sharing of ideas and concerns
• information and referral
• links to programs in the community
• resource / toy library (at some locations)
• information on child development

Specialized drop-ins at main location:

• pre- and post-natal, breastfeeding support drop-in: Tue 1 pm-3 pm (English/French)
• Infant / non-walker drop-in: Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (English/French)
• Parenting in Ottawa/Breastfeeding support drop-in: Fri 9:30 am-11 am

Off-site drop-in locations:

• Foster Farm Community Center, 1065 Ramsey Cr, Ottawa K2B 7Z9
• Bethany Baptist Church, 380 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa K2C 1H3
• Bayshore site, 210 Woodridge Cr, Ottawa K2B 8G1
• Chapters Story Time, 2735 Iris St, Ottawa, K2C 3Z7
• Bells Corners - Westcliffe, 681 Seyton Drive, Ottawa, K2H 1A4

For schedule of drop-ins, http://www.pqchc.com/children-family-services/drop-ins/ (click drop-in calendar).

Mother, father and caregiver workshops: Various topics for example:

• parenting
• education

Offers play-based activities within a school setting for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children:

• literacy and numeracy skills
• involvement in the child's learning
• information on community resources
• discussions about parenting concerns
• multilingual lending library
• eight locations
• building positive relationships between home and school

COVID19 (28 May 2020): Program still offered through pandemic - call for more information.

Home-visiting program offered to expectant mothers, and families with children from birth to their transition to school, who need more support. Visits are provided by public health nurses, a social worker and family visitors. The program offers health teaching, counseling, ongoing parenting guidance and referrals to community resources.

The program can help parents learn about:

• having a healthy pregnancy and birth
• connecting with their baby
• how children grow and develop as well as what the parent can do to help
• breastfeeding, food and healthy nutrition
• being a parent
• taking care of themselves and their family
• accessing supports to cope with mental health issues and other family challenges
• other services available in their community

COVID-19 (9 Jun 2020) Tungasuvvingat Inuit Food Bank is open for Inuk in need of food support. * Contact TI worker for details or call Paulina at 613-857-1709. * All TI non-essential services programming are suspended until further notice. Mamisarvik Healing Centre is an essential service for the participants. * This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Community centre that provides services adapted to the needs of Inuit clients

The Family Well-Being Program (1071 Richmond Rd): Prevention-focused, culturally-responsive supports to promote healthy communities * supports families to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma, reduce violence * addresses the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in child welfare and youth justice systems Child development and nutrition * cultural development and retention * parenting and care-taking skills * community development * pre and postnatal program

Youth Program (1071 Richmond Rd, 297 Savard): Various programs that promote Inuit culture and language * life skills education * promotes exercise * provides alternatives to negative environments

Counselling Services: assists clients with day to day personal and emotion struggles * Inuit Residential School Program provides support to former IRS students and their families.

Community Support Program, Drop In (297 Savard Ave): supportive environment attempting to duplicate the community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands * socialization opportunities * settlement services, housing assistance and information and referral to legal, medical and social services * Interpretation services and assistance in obtaining non-insured health benefits * weekly Inuit women's healing circle * men's group and Community Kitchen, Weekly Food Bank

Housing Support Services (297 Savard Ave): housing-based case management program for clients who are chronically or episodically homeless * general Housing assistance * crisis intervention services

Inuit Court and Justice Programs (604 Laurier West): offers supports to Inuit involved with the legal system. Restorative Justice model and Gladue Services

Exiting Sex Trade/Anti Human Trafficking Program (604 Laurier West): offers support to Inuit involved in the sex trade being trafficked or at risk in a harm reduction model

Employment Services (1071 Richmond Rd): assistance with writing resumes, cover letters, finding employment or training assists in the removal of barriers in the road to long-term employment

Cultural Programming : Cultural events and activities throughout the year * Inuit craft workshops * Elders Tea

Multi-service centre providing free services to pregnant and parenting youth, their partners, and their children

• parenting
• self-esteem
• stress management
• healthy relationships
• individual support/personal development
• prenatal nutrition
• well baby clinics
• prenatal classes
• play groups
• respite and enriched child care
• employment support
• Independent Learning Centre support (for people working on high school credits)
• food bank
• clothing support
• Baby Cupboard (diapers, baby food, formula, cereal, etc.)
• Well Family Clinic
• access to family doctor for pregnant/parenting youth and their children who have no family doctor
• fathering programs
• nutrition programming
• lunchbox cupboard
• Messy Church
• chaplaincy support
• parenting programs

Currently open and re-integrating programming as things develop and change regarding status of COVID-19. Please review website and/or social media platform for most current services.

Place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions

• information about programs and services for young children
• opportunity to talk to early years professionals, parents, and caregivers in the community

Parents and children can visit the Centre for a range of free services:

• Early learning and literacy programs for parents and their children
• parenting programs that support parents and caregivers of young children in all aspects of early child development
• information and training for new parents about pregnancy and parenting
• information about children's services and programs in the community

Multi service child care related services facility

Group Care:

• an informal atmosphere and a child-oriented, developmentally appropriate curriculum where children learn through play and the exploration of their environment
• a nursery school program, an infant, two toddler programs and three preschool programs
• we now have a flexible care program for part-time care particularly for shift workers or anyone working outside of the typical hours

Home Child Care Services:

• program that contracts with individuals who are interested in developing their own home-based child care business
• the agency contracts with the providers to provide quality child care in their own home for up to a maximum of six non-familial children
• providers receive ongoing support and access to training

See separate listing for EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Integrated social services for the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode area (some programs are offered to all residents of Ottawa)

• information and referral
• counselling for individuals, couples, youth and families
• community development
• violence against women services
• elder abuse response and referral (see separate record for details)
• youth programs
• after school kids programs
• playgroups (0-6 years)
• health promotion groups
• Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) application support
• referral to emergency food programs for residents of Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Townships
• Emergency diapers/formula support
• Diabetes Education Program (see separate record for details)
• Good Food Box
• Tools 4 School (see separate record for details)
• general legal advice, notarization of documents and affidavits

Referral to following programs:

• Toy Mountain
• The Snowsuit Fund
• various programs/services provided during the holiday season by local faith and community groups

Child care programs and services

• kindergarten and school age programs

Place for all parents and caregivers with children

Programs and services include:

• drop in programs
• school readiness programs
• workshops
• lending library
• information and referrals
• early learning activities
• opportunity to talk to earlyON professionals, other parents, and caregivers in the community
• breastfeeding and pregnancy support

Child care programs and services

• for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, and school age children

Drop-in programs for families and children

• learning and play
• social contact
• advice from early childhood professionals

Offers play-based activities within a school setting for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children:

• literacy and numeracy skills
• involvement in the child's learning
• information on community resources
• discussions about parenting concerns
• multilingual lending library
• eight locations
• building positive relationships between home and school

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Entrance to the Centre is restricted to people with confirmed appointments and to those in need of emergency support from Intake. Upon arrival, clients are required to clean their hands and put on surgical mask and are then screened by staff.

Health and social services focused on family and community health

Medical Clinic Services:

• comprehensive health care
• immunization programs
• family planning
• management of chronic and short-term health problems
• health information and advice by telephone from registered nurses
• 24-hour on-call service

Health Promotion:

• special focus on seniors, youth, newcomers
• physical activity
• prevention and management of chronic diseases
• stress management
• smoking cessation programs
• food security programs
• school success programs

Counselling Services:

• crisis support
• mental health support
• youth, individual and family counselling
• housing and jobs searching
• stress reduction programs
• counselling and groups for women who have experienced abuse
• counselling and groups for youth who need support to express anger in healthy ways

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT): - see separate record for details

Referral Services:

• nutrition counselling by a registered dietitian (groups and individual)
• home, hospital and palliative visits
• high school health clinics led by a nurse practitioner
• foot care and chiropody
• anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing
• lung health programs
• seasonal influenza and other immunization clinics

Social Services

• home support services
• community development
• youth programs
• collective kitchen
• Contact Ottawa: voice mail box service for those who are unable to maintain a home phone line, available for a nominal fee
• resources for job-seekers
• Students Will All Graduate Program (SWAG): delivers social, recreation, mentoring, and life skills for 9th and 10th grade students identified as most at risk of failing without intervention

Parent/Child Programs

• EarlyON
• drop-in playgroups
• parent support program
• baby cupboard
• prenatal care
• breastfeeding support
• Headstart Nursery School

COVID-19 (7 April 2020): services still offered include the food bank, the baby cupboard, and crisis assistance. Restricted access to computer use, faxing, photocopying, scanning and printing.

Multi-service community-based agency

• After 4 nutrition program for Grades K-12
• Homework Club for Grades 1-6 and 7-12
• free printing, scanning, faxing, as well as Internet and computer access
• weekly clothing program
• outreach programs
• sewing classes
• recreation for children and youth
• summer day camps
• emergency food bank
• low-income earners tax clinic (drop-off service)

Offers play-based activities within a school setting for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children:

• literacy and numeracy skills
• involvement in the child's learning
• information on community resources
• discussions about parenting concerns
• multilingual lending library
• eight locations
• building positive relationships between home and school

Child care centres

• provides various child care services options

Programs

EarlyON Drop-ins

• drop-in programs
• with Registered Early Childhood Educators and family resource workers

Home Child Care

• for parents who prefer a home-based, family setting in their own neighborhood or on their way to work or school

Child Care Centres

• licensed child care centres staffed by Early Childhood Educators