Being pregnant as well as having a baby can bring a lot of change into your life. We are here to help!
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program provides home visiting, to expectant mothers and families with children from birth to their transition to school. This program is designed to help parents who need more support to give their children a healthy start.
A public health nurse is available to:
- Meet with you at your home to discuss how we can help your family
- Assess your family's health, including your child's growth and development, mental health, parenting challenges and stresses affecting your family
- Provide health teaching, counselling, and active support
- Help you to connect with community resources
- Involve other members of her team - family visitors and a social worker, as needed
The service is available in the language that you speak and there is no cost to you for this service.
For more information on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program check out the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children brochure. Note this pamphlet is also available in multiple languages on the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ website.
To contact us:
613-PARENTS [613-727-3687]
TTY: 613-580-9656, Toll free: 1-866-426-8885
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Do you have more questions about parenting?
- Speak with a Public Health Nurse. Call the Ottawa Public Health Info Centre at 613-PARENTS [613-727-3687] (TTY: 613-580-9656) or email Ottawa Public Health at ParentinginOttawa@ottawa.ca
- Connect with a Public Health Nurse and other parents on the Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page
- There are a variety of services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy in Ottawa
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