Programs
Grow Well Together
Previously known as Baby's Best Chance
Location: Fort St. John
Who Is This Program For?
The Grow Well Together program provides services for pregnant women/people, infants and children, and their parents/caregivers to learn information about pregnancy and child health and development.
This program will provide three services:
Prenatal Drop-in Groups will offer information on healthy pregnancies, postpartum health, infant development and care, breastfeeding support, and harm reduction.
Baby Drop-in and Play Groups (0-2 years old) will offer information on infant and toddler health, development and care, breastfeeding education and support, free play and socializing for families, and structured activities to foster child’s growth and development.
Drop-in Play Group (2-6 years old) will offer information on child health and development, healthy lifestyles for families, along with activities to foster caregiver-child relationships and socializing for families.
When Are Sessions Held?
Prenatal Drop-in Groups
Mondays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Baby Drop-in and Play Groups (0-2 years old) & Drop-in Play Groups (2-6 years old)
Mondays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
What Services Are Provided?
- Weekly group information sessions on healthy pregnancy, infant and child development and care, and more
- Structured activities to foster child’s growth and development
- Play activities to foster child and parent/caregiver relationships
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Relaxed and friendly place to ask questions
- Information on community health services and access to these services
- A healthy meal/snacks, vitamins (prenatal and vitamin D drops), and grocery gift cards, as needed
What Are the Program Goals?
- To promote healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and access to public health supports
- To promote strengthened parental abilities, build family resilience, and promote early child health and well-being
- To strengthen community capacity to support/promote prenatal and early child health and well-being
Who Provides the Services?
- Grow Well Together Coordinator
- Grow Well Together Outreach Worker
Contact
The Program Coordinator.
Location:
The Grow Well Together program is located at:
Community Bridge
10142 - 101st Avenue,
Fort St. John, BC
This program has been made possible by financial contribution from Public Health Agency of Canada, in agreement with the Province of British Columbia. The views expressed herein are solely those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the official policy of Health Canada.