Specialized Programs

CAPC/CPNP Programs

PCFC’s specialized programs for pregnant and parenting families experiencing challenging life circumstances.

Referral and registration is required as there is a limited number of spaces. Our referral form can be found HERE. We accept both agency and self-referrals. For any questions please email us or call (705) 748-9144.

Mother and child laying on floor looking at one another

Belly of a pregnant woman with a handful of healthy fruit

Babies and toddlers making music with tambourine and shaker

Babies First Prenatal Nutrition Program

Focused on helping women prepare for labour, birth and the transition to parenthood in a highly supportive environment.

Steps and Stages

For families with infants birth to 12 months. This program focuses on play, learning and parent-infant attachment.

Families Connect

For families with children 13 months to 4 years. This program focuses on play, learning and parent-child relationships.

Norwood Families Best Start

For pregnant and parenting families with children birth to 4 years. This program focuses on prenatal support, play, learning and parent-child relationships.

WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT

Regular connection with Program Coordinators and Educators via Zoom, phone or email.
Virtual or phone support from our Community Health Nurse and Lactation Consultant
Access to live and recorded workshops eg. comforts in labour, breastfeeding basics, mindfulness and self-care, child development, feeding your baby, healthy nutrition, positive parenting strategies etc.
Opportunities for virtual social interaction with other pregnant and parenting families
Access to PCFC’s Play at Home virtual programming on Facebook/Zoom
Referrals to other services in our community
A monthly Crock-pot Challenge – recipe and ingredients (when available) will be provided
Weekly grocery gift cards distributed once per month based on program participation (at this time gift cards will be mailed to participants once a month)

Once a completed referral is submitted, the parent/guardian will receive a follow-up phone call from the coordinator.

***As Covid restrictions lift/change, a curbside pick-up (for food/gift cards) option may begin, as well as the addition of some in-person events.