Healthy babies Healthy Children (HBHC) is a parenting support program that provides home visits to pregnant individuals and parents/caregivers with young children (from birth to school entry). HBHC is a province-wide program and delivered on a local level through public health units. The program is free and voluntary.
Services provided
Those eligible for the program will receive home visits from a public health nurse and a family home visitor that could focus on:
- Having a healthy pregnancy and birth
- Connecting with your baby
- How you can help your child grow and develop
- Support with infant feeding, healthy nutrition and food security
- Taking care of yourself and your family
- Services available for you and your child in your community
Eligibility
Pregnant individuals and parents/caregivers of young children (who have not yet started school) may be eligible for the HBHC home visiting program. Eligibility to the program is based on a needs assessment completed by a public health nurse. Some examples of eligibility can include:
- Have questions or concerns about parenting, their child’s growth and development and building a healthy relationship with their child.
- Physical or mental health challenges that impact pregnancy or parenting.
- Facing challenging life situations such as being underhoused, relationship difficulties or financial hardship.
- Feeling alone with limited support from family or friends.
- A newcomer to Canada.
Referrals
There are three ways in which you can be referred to the HBHC program:
- A postpartum screen after giving birth.
- A community referral from a healthcare provider or agency.
- A self-referral by calling us at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 or by submitting our online referral form.
- Referrals from other public health units, community partners and health care providers submitting our online referral form.
Contact us
If you are interested in learning more, call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 or email clientcommunitysupport@wdgpublichealth.ca.
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