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Educational and supportive programming for mothers

Mom to be:

• all day workshop for moms that provides information and support prior to the baby's arrival
• childbirth education and relaxation techniques
• expert speakers
• topics like nutrition, preparing your body physically for childbirth, and what to expect when it comes to breastfeeding
• yoga or pilates class suitable for all fitness levels

Mom & Baby:

• discussion lead by a local expert or participation in a local activity
• learn about services and programs
• parenting informations
• fitness class for mothers
• classes for babies to teach them to crawl around

Mom & Tot:

• six week program
• weekly visit to a local activity

Community based programs and services

• coordinates services to 31 Métis Communities in Ontario
• support services are client-driven, family centered and provide holistic care

Programs:

• healthy parenting
• early childhood development
• chronic disease management
• healthy aging
• independent living
• prevention of addictions
• problem gambling
• mental wellness
• education supports

Video conferencing suites are available on-site and use Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) to provide psychiatry and other health care specialists with a remote connection to patients and clients.

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

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 (September 29, 2022): Many services are changed or offered virtually during the pandemic. See website for details and latest updates.

Prevention and early intervention services for socially isolated, low-income families with children

• ​assist families to acquire the skills, supports and services they need
• community development approach
• mutual support groups are formed in West Central Ottawa
• based on the principle of self-help
• building parents' capabilities and the community through networking of parents, group activities, and the provision of services and information.

Services:

• referrals
• community support groups
• parenting group
• prenatal support group and nutrition classes
• postnatal support
• playgroup
• counselling
• clothing cupboard
• toy lending library
• Headstart Child Care
• after school programs
• homework clubs
• summer and youth leadership camps
• Friends for Life program
• Kids Have Stress Too program

This Centre provides

• Information, intercession and referral services
• Crisis intervention
• Food bank services and other food security strategies
• Support to complete an application for the Ontario Hydro Cost Assistance Program and the Energy Assistance Program
• Registration for the Holiday Programs and the Back to School Program with Caring and Sharing Exchange, and Toy Mountain of the Salvation Army
• Tax Clinic
• Community Development Program
• Youth Program (camp, sports, etc)
• School Youth Program
• After-School Program
• Information and advocacy services for affordable housing issues
• Volunteer Opportunities

Programs and Services :

• Social Support Program: practical assistance, referrals, crisis counselling, advocacy, needs assessment
• Community House: food bank, community activities
• Community Development: tax clinic, community gardens, support for community initiatives
• Youth Program :

1. Club 310 (after-school program) for youth aged 6-11 and Club Transitions (recreational program) for youth aged 12-14
2. Drop-in and various activities for local teens aged 12-17 (English)
3. Sports leagues and gym access (Basket-ball, Futsal, Soccer, etc) - various sports available for folks aged 6-30 years old

• Lowertown, Our Home (LOH) project: a partnership between residents and diverse community partners that actively engages community members in identifying common concerns, community solutions and preventative measures to build a healthy and safe neighbourhood
• Action Housing: provides assistance in crisis situations and supports to individuals and families seeking safe, adequate and affordable housing.

COVID-19 (7 october, 2021): Due to COVID19, scheduling varies, check the website for up to date hours and programming. Offices are closed but personnel is still available by phone and email for their existing clients. Parent Support Line (613-565-2467) remains open for parenting support and questions.

Family support resource programs and comprehensive training for professionals

Drop-Ins: For parents, caregivers and children up to six years of age

• circle time, age-appropriate toys, books and equipment, resources for adults, informal consultations with a Child and Family Worker, DVD and toy libraries
• no cost

Massage, Music and Movement program: Bond with your baby through massage and music

• learn how to massage your baby from a Certified Massage Instructor while learning rhymes and songs to bond with your baby

Baby Sign Language: sign language course for communicating with children.

Family Resilience Program - In-Home Parent Education:

• offers short-term, in-home parenting resources, education, support and other key services to families with children from pre-natal to 18 years of age who face barriers and are unable to participate in conventional parenting education courses or service
• specifically for families involved with the Children's Aid Society or at risk of becoming involved

Parent Support Line and Community Resource Line: For parents needing to speak to someone about concerns they have for their child and where to access resources

Resource Phoneline: For professionals needing information regarding community programs and services

Parenting courses: On site and in collaboration with partnering agencies

Incredible Directory: On-line tool that connects parents, caregivers and professionals with resources across Ottawa

Resource Lending Library: Contains books, toys and DVDs covering various parenting and child care topics

• can be borrowed for up to one month at a time
• no cost

Baby Group: Drop-in for parents with infants under 18 months

• meet other parents and get support and resources from a Child and Family Worker
• special guest speakers present as appropriate
• call for more info

Making Parenting Connections: Mandated parenting course for parents involved with the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa

• a 10 week course

More2Love - Multiples Group: Drop-in for parents of twins, triplets or more

• meet other parents and get support and resources from a Child and Family Worker
• special guest speakers present as appropriate

Circle of Parenting Course: support and education group

• workshop series to strengthen attachment and parent-child relationships to support better outcomes for families

The Vanier CSC EarlyON Centre is open to all families in Ontario

• a welcoming place that offers a range of services and resources

Cultural and medical supports for the Indigenous community of all ages

Supports and services offered in a culturally-sensitive environment which incude:

• Primary care clinic
• Mental wellness supports including psychotherapy, addictions supports
• Housing supports for Indigenous people who are homeless, or at risk of being homeless
• System navigation and care coordination
• Circle of Care (CAS Supports for families involved in child welfare)
• Early Years program for children aged 0-6
• Diabetes supports (support groups, dietician, foot care)
• Cultural supports and programming
• Youth programs including youth diversion and integration
• Seniors program
• Health promotion including fitness programs
• Healthy Sexuality program
• FASD program
• Many others

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

Culturally-based program

• focus on the holistic needs of children
• positive native parenting for caregivers
• parental relief of 1 hour maximum for clients in counselling session
• effects of family violence on children who witness violence
• team building for children
• building positive self-esteem through arts & crafts
• developing greater listening and communication skills through storytelling
• social skills

Programs and services for pregnant teens and young parent families with children

• counselling
• outreach
• parenting programs
• various other support services

Buns in the Oven

• prenatal nutrition
• health clinics

Programs and Projects of the Network include:

• Brighter Futures for Children of Young Single Parents
• Buns in the Oven (Prenatal Nutrition program offered at 7 sites in the region)
• Transition to Parenting
• Baby and Me
• Building Blocks
• Young Fathers Program
• Toddler Learning Club
• Food Bank
• Make the Connection
• Reach Ahead

The four organizations involved are:

• St. Mary's Home 613-749-2491
• Youville Centre 613-231-5150
• Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre 613-725-1733
• Emily Murphy Non-Profit Housing 613-834-9489

COVID-19 (October 19, 2022): Center is open by appointment with some virtual programming. Contact by calling, email, texting 613-298-0311, or visit the website.

Support programs for pregnant and parenting youth adapted to individual needs

• programs for children
• parenting
• prenatal classes
• personal growth
• life skills
• parenting program for young fathers
• attachment therapy
• limited child care during programs
• High School Achievement Centre
• support and counselling
• free lunch is provided
• food bank
• obstetrical clinic
• contraceptive clinic
• children's play groups
• baby wellness clinics
• breastfeeding supports
• cooking classes

Provides a prevention and early intervention service for infants and young children from birth to school entry who have a physical and/or developmental disability, or are at risk of a developmental delay.

Services include:

• treatment
• consultation
• support to families through home visits
• specialty learn and play groups throughout the city

Individualized in-home basic parent education program for families.

Consist of weekly to bi-weekly home visits by a behaviour consultant who instructs, prompts and models skills for the parent in many areas including:

• safety
• nutrition
• hygiene
• routine
• child development
• parent child interaction
• child budgeting

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

Integrated social services for community within Ward 13

Poverty Reduction:

• emergency food service (see separate record)
• community gardens
• collective kitchens
• community meals
• baby cupboard
• Market Mobile (see separate record)

Counselling services:

• social services
• referrals
• crisis intervention
• short-term counselling

Skills Development:

• housing support
• employment support
• health promotion and awareness
• referrals

Children, Youth & Families:

• playgroups
• parenting support program
• violin course
• after-school program
• sports and arts programming
• youth leadership program

Community Support and Development:

• community development
• community events
• Post-Incident Protocol
• CDF activities

Community Support:

• épingle à linge : clothing cupboard
• group support
• low-income energy assistance program
• voicemail
• free access to computers

Carson Community House: see separate record

Other services: Gift-in-kind

Supports children and their families through services that meet their diverse developmental, early learning and child care needs

• referral to child care programs
• operates 17 programs in various locations across the City of Ottawa
• provides a continuum of child care, information, support and early years services

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

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

Drop-in programs for families and children

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