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Please note services with an * require registration.
Talk with an EarlyON Professional
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you looking for local resources or evidence-based information? Do you want to talk about parenting strategies? Our EarlyON team is here for you. Conversations can be scheduled over the phone or through Zoom.
Please visit www.keyon.ca to register.
Breastfeeding Buddies of Waterloo Region*
Latch and Learn Series
Join trained peer volunteers and breastfeeding parents to connect, ask questions, and learn from the experiences of one another.
Please visit https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/baby-me-drop-in/ to register.
Breastfeeding Buddies of Waterloo Region*
Me Breastfeed Prenatal Workshop
Are you expecting a baby? Do you have breastfeeding questions? Was the last time harder than you expected?
Please visit https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/me-breastfeed-workshop/ to register.
Carizon and Lutherwood*
Front Door is your starting point for accessing child and youth mental health services and supports in Waterloo Region www.frontdoormentalhealth.com. Visit our website for more information about services such as the Zero-Six consultation and Intensive Treatment program.
Carizon*
Children and Parents Connection Program (CAPC) provides services to parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 6. Our program focuses on parenting education, healthy child development, and enhancing the parent-child connection. We offer group programs, home visiting services, and workshops. Currently, our services are offered in a virtual format online, with in-person options available as needed. For more information or to register, please view the current program list or contact us at 519-743-6333 ext. 2383.
Carizon*
Zero2Six Children’s Mental Health Consultation
The Zero2Six program has two components: individual consultation sessions and home-based support. Individual one-hour consultation sessions to parents/caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers (birth to six years of age) focus on social and emotional development, behaviour challenges, and parenting strategies. At this time, the service is offered primarily virtually (by phone or video) please contact Front Door at 519-749-2932 to schedule your session and further discuss your needs.
House of Friendship*
Family Outreach Program
A Family Outreach Worker can assist you in connecting with services that you and your family may need. The Family Outreach Program is operated by the House of Friendship. Family Outreach Workers can meet families throughout Waterloo Region. If you are interested in meeting a Family Outreach Worker at a specific location, please call 519-742-8327 x 240 or email info@familyoutreach.ca.
KidsAbility*
Speech and Language (0-3 years)
Do you have questions about your child’s speech or language? A Speech and Language Pathologist from KidsAbility will offer Speech and Language support and suggestions.
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre*
Parenting in a New Society
Parenting in a New Society is a Peer Support program offered by Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre. This program aims to connect parents from different countries to share about their life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives. Visit https://www.ourplacekw.ca/programs to register.
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre*
Stork Secrets (Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment Peer Support)
Stork Secrets is a Peer Support program offered by Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre. Stork Secrets aims to support pregnant and postpartum mothers with an infant under age 2 who are adjusting to the changes and challenges of parenthood. Visit https://www.ourplacekw.ca/programs to register.
Parenting Now
Let’s Talk Parenting Drop In
Parenting Now supports the parent on their journey of parenting. Our Experienced Parents are trained to listen, show curiosity, be open, respond to and empathize with the parent. When a parent has a specific concern or question regarding their child, we direct the parent to the appropriate resource.
University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science*
Eye Exams (6 months – 6 years)
This service will provide a full vision exam if families do not have an existing family optometrist. OHIP will cover this exam. Please provide your child’s OHIP number when booking your appointment. Spaces are limited. Registration is encouraged, however, drop in appointments may also be available.
Waterloo Region Family Network
This service focuses on supporting all families impacted by special needs; with or without a diagnosis. Drop in, or book an appointment in advance to receive support in making connections and navigating community resources in Waterloo Region in order to make informed decisions for your family.
