Kids West Family Resource Centre

Provides a two week program for expecting parents that addresses topics such as:

Mothers who are breastfeeding can borrow hospital grade breast pumps for three weeks at a time. There is no charge for the loan but attachments must be purchased.

Staff are trained Child Passenger Safety Technicians certified through I.W.K Child Safety Link to install car seats, inform and educate on car seat safety

Parents/guardians can drop in with their children to play and socialize. Activities include:

A bag filled with information and samples of products for parent and baby.

Provides a variety of classes, including:

Support for new and expecting mothers/guardians on a casual or long-term basis through a listening ear and referrals to professional services if desired.

Matches new mothers with another mom as a peer helper to be a support by calls, texts, emails, and hospital visits.

One-on-one support for issues and concerns that arise as your child grows, including:

Variety of programs and sessions that provide parents with resources and information on many topics including:

Prenatal coordinator helps with:

Resource kits are available on a variety of topics including:

Support group where teen parents can get together in a comfortable and confidential environment and ask questions of each other and share experiences. Lunch is provided.