Peterborough Child & Family Centres

Community Action for Prenatal & Child Health Program (CAPCHP)

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.

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Babies First Prenatal Nutrition Program

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

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Fridays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Babies and toddlers making music with tambourine and shaker

Steps and Stages

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

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Mondays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Mother and child laying on floor looking at one another

Families Connect 

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

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Norwood Families First

Six weeks only

Tuesdays, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 1

10:00am to 12:00pm

Pregnant and/or parenting families with children birth to 3 years old

Click HERE to complete and submit a referral form and the program coordinator will contact you for next steps.

For more information, please call 705-748-9144

This program is for families who are experiencing challenging life circumstances. This program supports the health and wellbeing of families by building a support network, encouraging parent-child attachment and learning together through play.

Norwood Site – 31 King Street, Norwood

WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT

♦ Regular connection with Program Coordinators and Educators.

♦ Support from our Community Health Nurse and Lactation Consultant.

♦ Access to workshops. Such as comforts in labour, breastfeeding basics, mindfulness and self-care, child development, feeding your baby, healthy nutrition, positive parenting strategies etc.

♦ Opportunities for social interaction with other pregnant and parenting families.

♦ Referrals to other services in our community.

♦ Access to healthy cooking recipes and tips.

♦ Grocery gift cards for participation in food activities.

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