Childcare and parenting in Kitchener, Ontario
Growing Healthy Two-Gether Program
Offered by Carizon Family and Community Services
49 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9
In short
Growing Healthy Two-gether, through Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP), supports pregnant people to have a healthy baby.
- Hours
- Thursday 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Who it is for
- Pregnant people living in conditions of risk that are known to increase the likelihood of unfavourable outcomes for themselves and their infants.
- Where
- 49 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9
- How to reach
- (519) 404-1682 · Website
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About this service
Growing Healthy Two-gether, through Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP), supports pregnant people to have a healthy baby. The goal of CPNP is to reach pregnant people living in conditions of risk that are known to increase the likelihood of unfavourable outcomes for themselves and their infants. These conditions of risk include: poverty, teenage pregnancy, social or geographic isolation with poor access to services, recent arrival to Canada, alcohol or substance misuse and family violence. CPNP also ensures that families are provided culturally sensitive programming and resources. GROWING HEALTHY TWO-GETHER AIMS TO: improve the health of caregivers and infants, reduce the incidence of unhealthy birth weights, and promote and support breastfeeding by building partnerships and strengthening community supports for pregnant people. Growing Healthy Two-gether is funded by Public Health Agency of Canada, and the program is delivered by Carizon Family and Community Services in partnership with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services and Breastfeeding Buddies. See current Growing Healthy Two-gether flyer. HOW WE HELP Prenatal people and their partners or support people come to: Learn about eating well for caregiver and baby Learn about how to have a healthier pregnancy Get tips on cooking and meal preparation Meet other pregnant people and new parents/caregivers Share questions and concerns about your pregnancy Prepare for birth and the new baby We also offer: Healthy snacks Food vouchers and bus tickets Prenatal vitamins Infant vitamin D drops for breastfed infants Free childrens program for older siblings up to six years Education and support from health care professionals (Public Health Nurse, Registered Dietitian) Breastfeeding support Information about community services Referrals to community programs and services
Who can use it?
Pregnant people living in conditions of risk that are known to increase the likelihood of unfavourable outcomes for themselves and their infants.
When is it open?
Growing Healthy Two-Gether Program is open Thursday 10:00am - 12:00pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 404-1682, or use the website.
Listed in Kitchener, Ontario.
49 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9
49 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9Kitchener, Ontario
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