A Healthy Start to Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for parents, caregivers and children. The following information will help you prepare for a…
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Pregnancy and Parenting
Access prenatal care, parenting classes, breastfeeding support
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
ACEs may include: Abuse or neglect Growing up in poverty or facing discrimination Seeing or experiencing violence in the community Household…
Feeding Your Baby
You may be getting mixed messages from friends, family and the media about what is “normal” when it comes to infant feeding. Breastfeeding…
Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) Program
HBHC is a province-wide program and delivered on a local level through public health units. The program is free and voluntary. Services…
In-Person Prenatal Education Series
WDG Public Health and Dufferin EarlyON have partnered to offer a FREE, in-person prenatal education series designed to help expectant…
Online Prenatal and New Parent Program
We are happy to offer a FREE online prenatal program to individuals and families who are pregnant or have a new baby and live in Wellington…
Parenting from Newborn to Age 5
Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children grow, learn and stay healthy. From feeding and sleep to play, learning and…
Pregnancy
If you have any pain, bleeding or feel there’s something wrong, do not use the phone numbers or email addresses listed on our website. Call…
Skin-to-skin After Birth
Being skin-to-skin with mom helps stabilize your baby’s temperature and breathing, and helps you both feel more calm and relaxed. When…
Supports for Parents and Caregivers
Get confidential advice, help accessing programs and services, information about community supports and resources and more. Contact 1-800…
Well-Being and Health Youth (WHY) Survey
You can see detailed information from the 2024 WHY Survey on our dashboard or learn more about key findings in this WHY Survey infographic…