Merritt Moms and Families



 

A drop-in centre for all families expecting a baby (0-6 months), and families with children (0-6 years old).

 

 

Reasons to Participate

  • Find out more about nutrition
  • Make new friends
  • Learn about pregnancy and birth
  • Learn how to take care of your baby at home
  • Learn about your child’s development
  • Find out more about Indigenous culture and meet Elders
  • Interact with your children

And many more….

 

Prenatal and Postnatal Services

  • Prenatal/Postnatal Classes
  • Prenatal Hospital Tours
  • Prenatal Vitamins and Vitamin D drops
  • Nutrition Counselling
  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Outreach
  • Infant Massage
  • Birth Plans
  • Learn about labour and delivery and the stages of pregnancy
  • Learn about Infant Development
  • One-to-One Support
  • Access information about other local programs and services
  • New beginnings celebration

 

Family Services

  • Weekly Lunch Club
  • Cooking Classes/ Food preservation
  • Crafting and Sewing
  • Learn about Nutrition
  • Life Skills Training
  • Bus passes to access local programs and services
  • Clothing Exchange
  • Swim Passes
  • Gift Cards for Food
  • Opportunities to become aware of traditional teachings and activities

 

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