Searching for Family And Parenting Support

Evidence-based, and trauma informed early child and family intervention services

• essential services to children and families in support of early childhood development, health and well-being
• tools for parents to become more confident and successful in their parenting so they can build a better life for their children and themselves

Children's program - intervention and professional services for young children who present developmental delays, disabilities, atypical behaviors, and social and emotional difficulties, as well as young children likely to develop a delay before school entry

Parent's program - improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and skills to promote optimal early child development

Teaching Kitchen - cooking classes, budget principles, food safety and nutritional information in consultation with a registered dietitian; available to existing clients only

Impact Learning Centre

• academic upgrading program for youth who have not experienced success in an ordinary classroom setting

Family Preservation Program

• designed to empower, strengthen, and promote competent parenting

Drug Intervention Program

• provides youth with information, support and strategies that assist them in alleviating their drug usage and alter their criminal behaviour

• information on pregnancy options
• medical confirmation of pregnancy
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections - any gender
• sexual health education
• prenatal and parenting education
• confidential support services
• support after a reproductive loss from a Christian perspective
• material supplies for mother and baby

• early learning and childcare
• inclusive education
• transition from school to work
• social inclusion and community involvement
• individual and family support
• human rights and social policy
• inclusion training and professional learning

• home services
• attachment therapy
• parenting groups
• parent and child interactive "Play and Learn" groups
• new born observation sessions
• EYE-DA screening for children entering school within the Anglophone East School district
• active learning groups - play-based groups to help enhance development skills
• voluntary, confidential and individualized program

• support network for families
• home and hospital visits to any family looking for support
• information resources and workshops
• social events

• support for seniors on a fixed income with equipment
• support for the sick with equipment and necessities
• care package program on Sun 9 am-6 pm (for emergency food only)
• assist families to get off assistance and back into the workforce

• abuse
• addictions
• anger
• depression
• anxiety
• parenting
• grief

• development of preschool language skills, social skills and pre-literacy
• prevention and early identification of speech-language delays for children
• information and help to parents and caregivers about communication development
• parent-child programs such as infant massage, songs and rhymes, baby communication series, talk and read with me program
• training and capacity building for early childhood community partners

• monthly mom's nights out
• family event
• parents night out
• fall retreat for moms
• lending library of parenting books
• Facebook support group
• bi-annual consignment sale

Vision Mate program

• people who are blind or partially sighted are matched with sighted volunteers who provide companionship and assistance with everyday tasks and errands

Virtual group programming

• peer support groups, including but not limited to:
  • Adjustment to Vision Loss
  • Parenting With Sight Loss
  • Zoom Social Hour
• culture, sports and recreation programs
  • wellness groups
  • online interest-based groups, i.e. knitting, music, book clubs, amateur radio, and more
• children's and youth programs
  • both peer support and interest-based groups
• technology-focused groups for learning, sharing, and problem-solving

I Want to Work for Myself: The Venture Zone

• online information resources
• consultations and mentorship through partner organizations

Beyond Print

• Braille Transcription Services/Braille Portal
• online Braille courses
  • courses on reading contracted Braille, as well as reading and writing uncontracted Braille
• advocacy for accessible textbooks and course materials

iPhone/iPad Training Workshops

• learn how to use the vision accessibility features on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (updated for iOS11)
• workshops are provided by Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Mental health care agency serving Southeastern New Brunswick:

• Youth Mental Health Clinic - access to same-week counseling appointment (maximum of three sessions in three consecutive months)
  • after the first appointment, clients can access ongoing individual and group therapy
• • therapists consult with parents, guidance counsellors, teachers, hospital staff, and community organizations to help meet clients' needs
• community and school presentations about mental health

• early childhood programs
  • Musical Mornings (drop in)
  • Playful Thursdays (drop in)
  • Active Kids
• parent workshops
• prenatal and postnatal programs

Information and referrals to community resources that support children's early learning and development, including:

• connection to programs and services (Family Resource Centres, Family and Early Childhood agencies, Talk with Me, 211)
• assistance with Parent Portal registration and navigation
• assistance with child care and kindergarten registration
• referrals to community partners to address basic needs, and access health and mental health support
• access to funding for various needs
• support to newcomer parents

• development of preschool language skills, social skills and pre-literacy
• prevention and early identification of speech-language delays for children
• information and help to parents and caregivers about communication development
• parent-child programs - infant massage, songs and rhymes
• training and capacity building for early childhood community partners

• home visits and various support services
• voluntary, confidential and individualized

• little free library
• family literacy events
• prenatal courses
• Mother Goose Parent-Child sessions
• community events

• abuse
• addictions
• anger
• depression
• anxiety
• parenting
• grief

• child protection services
• youth information services
• adoption services
• family support services

• an environment in which parents and children can socialize, meet new friends, and organize family activities.
• special activities are organized to celebrate various occasions and holidays.

• how to talk so kids will listen
• siblings without rivalry
• different conferences and workshops

• structured activities help children entering kindergarten in the next year develop physical, mental, social and many other skills.

• a literacy club where parents and children learn to "be together" while making handicrafts, playing games, singing, and reading books. Parents are the activity leaders.

• 6 sessions for ages 3 - 4 during which they learn popular songs and are acquainted with various instruments and basic musical concepts.

• wide variety of books and videos on parenting skills as well as children's videos can be borrowed for two weeks at a time.

• Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) program
  • children's social, emotional, and cognitive skills program
• parent/caregiver support group offered during children's lesson
• caregiver education on supporting children's social and emotional needs at home as well as their own well-being
  • family brunch, healthy food/snacks during program and take-home snack bags
  • free childcare offered for siblings during parent/caregiver program

• play groups
• parenting classes
• school readiness
• outreach groups

• labour and delivery
• breathing and comfort
• nutrition and infant feeding
• breastfeeding support
• infant care and safety, infant CPR
• medical options
• baby shower

• breastfeeding support
• life with baby
• parenting tips and classes
• songs and rhymes

• family indoor playgroup
• parent and child programs
• educational workshops
• crafts

• consultation with a Public Health nurse and dietician
• support for healthy pregnancy and preparation for baby's arrival
• basics of baby care, feeding and breast feeding
• child's health, behaviour, and development
• referral to community services

• coupons for a litre of white milk per day and vitamins

• voluntary consultation with a Public Health nurse
• assessment of child's growth, nutrition, development, dental/visual/hearing health
• assessment of parent's risk of depression
• advice on vaccines, accident prevention, language development
• referral to professionals or services

• national interactive safety education program
• resources for educators to teach personal safety skills in order to reduce the risk of victimization online and offline, including:
  • healthy relationships
  • safe and responsible use of technology
  • picture permanence online
  • addressing high-risk behaviour
  • building capacity to handle difficult situation
  • know when to seek help

• free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring in literacy and numeracy skills
• conversation skills upgrades for ESL learners, individual tutoring or group sessions

• Mommy Reads to Me program
• biweekly book club

• family literacy initiative at the Middle Island Irish Historical Park
• in conjunction with the Chatham Public Library

• International Literacy Day and Family Literacy Day events
• Middle School Poetry Contest

• healthy childhood growth and development
• healthy parent-child relationships
• family wellness

• development of preschool language skills, social skills and pre-literacy
• prevention and early identification of speech-language delays for children
• information and help to parents and caregivers about communication development
• parent-child programs - infant massage, songs and rhymes
• training and capacity building for early childhood community partners

Information and referrals to community resources that support children's early learning and development, including:

• connection to programs and services (Family Resource Centres, Family and Early Childhood agencies, Talk with Me, 211)
• assistance with Parent Portal registration and navigation
• assistance with child care and kindergarten registration
• referrals to community partners to address basic needs, and access health and mental health support
• access to funding for various needs
• support to newcomer parents

• early learning and childcare
• inclusive education
• transition from school to work
• social inclusion and community involvement
• individual and family support
• human rights and social policy
• inclusion training and professional learning