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Home visiting programs for families

Niagara Parents is a Regional program that provides a variety of services and support to help you raise a happy and healthy family, including personalized support from public health professionals in the comfort of your home.

We offer two free, voluntary home visiting programs to support pregnant people and new parents in Niagara. Both programs provide confidential, one-on-one guidance tailored to your family's needs.

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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

For all pregnant people and families with children not yet in school who need extra support
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Nurse-Family Partnership

For first-time parents age 24 or younger who are 28 weeks pregnant or less

Healthy Babies Healthy Children

This program provides home visits from a public health nurse to pregnant individuals and families with young children who need more support.

This program is available to:

  • Pregnant individuals at any stage of pregnancy
  • Families with children who have not yet started school

 

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Healthy pregnancy

Ongoing care and support during pregnancy to help you have a safe and healthy birth.

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Child development

Learn how your child grows, develops and learns at each stage.

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Connecting with your baby

Build a strong bond with your children by learning to respond with love.

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Parenting goals

Work towards your personal parenting goals with ongoing support and encouragement.

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Infant feeding guidance

Learn strategies to help you reach your feeding goals at every stage of family life.

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Family wellness

Get support in taking care of yourself and your family's physical and mental health.

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Community connections

Get connected with other services and programs in your community that can help your family.

Nurse-Family Partnership

This evidence-based program pairs young first-time parents with a dedicated public health nurse who provides support from pregnancy through your child's second birthday. Your nurse will visit regularly to help you achieve your goals for yourself and your baby.

You may be eligible if you're:

  • 24 years of age or younger
  • 28 weeks pregnant or less
  • Preparing to parent for the first time

 

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Healthy pregnancy

Regular visits throughout pregnancy to help you prepare for a healthy birth and adjust to parenthood.

Building blocks with the letters ABC

Child development

Learn how your child grows, develops and learns at each stage.

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Personal and family goals

Work with your nurse to set and achieve goals for your education, career and family life.

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Health and safety

Learn how to keep your child healthy and safe as they grow through their first two years.

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Community programs

Your nurse will connect you with programs and resources in your community that can support you.

How to register

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Register for a home visiting program.

Phone

By phone

905-684-7555

Have a question?

Contact Niagara Parents