Home visiting programs

Prenatal Family Home

Having a baby is an exciting and challenging time. You may have a lot of questions and need help adjusting to life with a new baby. The Healthy Babies Healthy Children and Nurse Family Partnership programs provide home visits to those who need more support during pregnancy, after your baby is born, and as your child grows.

These home visiting programs can help you learn about: having a healthy pregnancy and birth; connecting with your baby; how children grow and develop, as well as what you can do to help; becoming a parent; breastfeeding; food and healthy nutrition; taking care of yourself and your family; and other services available to you and your child in your community (such as health services, parenting programs, family literacy programs, and financial aid).

The content on this website is provided in English. However, services related to the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program are available in French. If you require assistance or resources in French, we can provide translation services to support your needs. For further information or to request services in French, please contact us using the contact information listed below.

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free home visiting program for young people who are pregnant and parenting for the first time. Your nurse can help you throughout your pregnancy and your child’s first two years of life. This program is open to individuals who are: 24 years old or younger, preparing to parent for the first time, early on in their pregnancy (before 27 weeks gestation), and experiencing financial hardships or limited resources.

Healthy Babies Healthy Children is also a free home visiting program for people who are pregnant and parenting. Your nurse can help you throughout your pregnancy and your child’s life until they start school or full-time daycare. This program is open to first time parents or those with multiple children, with no age restriction and is available anytime during pregnancy or postpartum.

For more information, and to see if these programs are a good fit for you, complete the online referral form and a public health nurse will contact you. Remember, these programs are free, and participation is voluntary! 

Are you a health or service provider? Learn more and refer a client from our referral to pregnancy and parenting programs page.