The following resources are meant to be used in addition to the family binder and the nurse navigator’s resources for families participating in the CHILD-BRIGHT CCENT study!
Quick Links
Your Health and Well-Being
Your Baby's Health
Safe Sleep
Your Baby’s Growth and Development
Meal Planning
Freezer meals: The Ultimate Guide to Freezer Meals for New Moms (Family Freezer)
Meal coordination service: TakeThemAMeal.com
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Community Resources
Ontario
Pathway and Resource Listing (Toronto Early Childhood and Family Resource System)
Healthy Babies Healthy Children (Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services)
About Kids Health — Learn about baby blues and postpartum depression after giving birth. The causes and management of both baby blues and depression are discussed.
Postpartum Support International — Current information, resources, education to support perinatal mental health. Online support group as well as “chat with an expert” phone support).
The Online PPD Support Group — Information, support and assistance to those dealing with postpartum mood disorders, their families, friends, physicians and counsellors).
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) — CMHA helps people access the community resources they need to build resilience and support.
City of Toronto Resources — A directory of resources available in the GTA related to postpartum mental health.
Woman's College Programs (available for Ontario residents) — Online support group and resources focused on postpartum mental health.
Mother Risk — Service providing up-to-date information about the risk and safety of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation — A family-led organization that raises awareness about preterm birth, provides a platform for Canada-wide education and research and supports the best standards of care for premature babies.
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Ottawa
Parents of Preemies Ottawa
www.popottawa.org
Support for parents of preemies in the Ottawa areaParenting in Ottawa
www.parentinginottawa.ca
Ottawa Public Health website with lots of information and support for parentsMothercraft Ottawa
http://mothercraft.com
Postpartum support drop-in, drop in for dads
Childcare resources
Short-term baby equipment rentalsSweet Pea Occupational Therapy
www.sweetpeatherapy.com
Support for families who are struggling with feeding challenges of infants, toddlers and beyondFamily Services Ottawa
www.familyservicesottawa.org
Offers parenting courses, support for post-partum depressionParent Resource Centre
www.parentresource.ca
Variety of programs, services, support for parents, including a toy library and infant drop-insOttawa Breastfeeds
www.ottawabreastfeeds.ca
Resources and support for breastfeeding, including lactation consultants, breast bumps, resources and supportOntario Early Years Centres - Ottawa
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Programs and services for all parents and caregivers of children, focussed on child development, parentingCanadian Pediatric Society
www.caringforkids.cps.ca
Child health information
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Quebec
British Columbia
Healthy Families Website — Online resource for health and wellness information in BC.
Developmental Disabilities Association — The Infant Development Program (IDP) is a family-centered, home-based, consultative program that serves children from birth to three years of age who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development.
No referral required. Serves the Vancouver and Richmond area.BC Government Child Behaviour & Development Resources — Early childhood development and behaviour support.
Sunny Hill — Sunny Hill Health Centre provides specialized development and rehabilitation services for children, youth and their families.
At Home Program — The At Home Program, offered through the Provincial Government, is designed to support children and teens with complex health care needs and/or severe disabilities.
Let’s Go Baby Vancouver — Your one source for local drop ins for babies and toddlers (includes updates schedules for community centres, public libraries, YMCA and neighbourhood houses).
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Culture — Recreational activities, facilities and schedules.
Vancouver Public Library — Vancouver Public Library is dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning, reading and information needs of Vancouver residents, offering collections and spaces for everyone to explore, create and share knowledge and ideas.
Jbrary — An online library of storytime resources to support early literacy, including videos and blog by two children’s librarians.
Westcoast Child Care Resource Center Library — Publicly accessible material library – development and age-appropriate books, felt stories, games, toys, and instruments.
Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS) — PPPSS provides telephone support, weekly women's support groups, partner education sessions, community trainings and resource materials for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Reproductive Mental Health – BC Women’s Hospital — Free and confidential counselling for women who would like to talk to a Clinical Counsellor about their difficult birth experience whether they have recently given birth, are planning another pregnancy or are pregnant again. No referral required
Perinatal Services BC — Helping parents and caregivers create a safer sleep plan.
La Leche League Canada — No cost by phone, online, and in-person informal group meetings. Volunteer leaders will be there to support you by providing evidence-based information on breastfeeding and human milk.
Doula Services Association — No-charge doula referral system to find a postpartum doula to support family needs – education in infant development, safe rest, meal prep, light cleaning, and further resources if needed.
Meal Train — Organize meal delivery to family from friends/family.
Westcoast Child Care Resource Center — Tools and resources to help find quality child care for children birth to 5 years in Vancouver.
811 – Health Link BC — Telephone access to a health service navigator.
Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada — Find a trained volunteer car passenger seat technician (CPST) in your area.
StrongStart — Free drop in parent participation program for children 6 months to 5 years emphasizing early learning through play, language and positive social interactions.
BC Complex Kids Facebook Group — A resource for parents who have children on the At Home Program. Admission to Facebook group upon email contact.
Vancouver Parents of Preemies Facebook Group — Online and in-person community of parents of premature babies sharing experiences, advocacy, education and hope.
BC NICU Parents Facebook Group — A group for all parents of babies who are and have been in the NICU to share their experiences, ask questions, share tips and tricks, etc.
BC Women’s Hospital NICU Graduates! (BCCH) Facebook Group — A place where BC Women’s Hospital miracles can meet.
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For Indigenous Families in BC
Spirit of the Children Society (Early Development and Support) — Non-profit society that works to empower and strengthen Aboriginal families by providing programming such as infant/child development, parent support programs, support circles and community kitchen. Serving families in Burnaby, New Westminster and Tri-Cities.
BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (Resource Centre) (Literacy and Development Resources) — The BCACCS Resource Centre’s collection is focused on materials with Indigenous content and promotes learning and information sharing among parents.
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society — Family Place for parents of children aged 5 years and under twice a week. Families engage in activities together, learn new and exciting skills together in a safe, inclusive environment. Access available for additional valuable community resources.
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Parenting Resources
Hospital and NICU
