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Welcoming a new child into your life is a unique experience - regardless of whether it is your first or third.

You may still be expecting your baby or it may have already arrived either way we have the information you need from pre-natal education classes to immunization clinics. You may be experiencing a mix of emotions from wonderful, excited and rewarded to frightened, overwhelmed and tired; especially, if you are alone and expecting or parenting your baby without any family around.

There is an abundance of resources in the area for you to take advantage of. Getting out and about in the community by visiting health organizations, friends and family and support groups might help overcome the isolation you may be feeling. We know being a military spouse has its challenges.  If you are struggling and in need of help please call us: we will hook you up to the resources that you will find beneficial, or check out the resources below.

Workshops & Programs

• PMFRC and Ontario Early Years Parent Child Play N Learn Activities
• Ontario Early Years Centres & Programs
• Just Daddy & Me Saturday Programs
• Pre-Natal Education Classes
• Petawawa Immunization & Child Health Clinics
• Pre-Natal Nutrition Workshops

Resources

• Ontario Government Pre-Natal Care Web Site is full of great resources and links
• Ontario Government Post-Natal Care Web Site is full of great resources and links
• Immunization: Your Best Protection
• Telehealth Ontario - free access to a registered nurse
• Postpartum Depression Support

Government of Resources

You must register your child before applying for a birth certificate. For Information on how to register a birth in Ontario.

If your child has already been registered in Ontario:

• Birth Certificate Information
• Apply for an Ontario birth certificate
• Online status inquiry for an Ontario birth certificate 

Quick links:

• Social Insurance Number Application Form
• Canadian Passport Application Form
• Guide to the Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families
• Registration for Ontario Health Coverage (OHIP)  (117K) 
• Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)

 

The information on this page is provided by Childcare Services