- Child, Youth & Family Health
- Before the Baby is Born
- Baby's First Year
- Preschool (1-3)
- School Age (4-9)
- Youth
- Child Health - General Topics
- Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
- Allergies to Food
- Bonding with Your Child
- Breastfeeding
- Bullying Prevention
- Child Care
- Child Immunization
- Children with Special Needs
- Discipline Your Child
- Family Visitor Program
- Formula Feeding
- Growth Charts
- Head Lice
- Healthy Children Info Line
- Mealtime Struggles and Prevention
- Oral Health
- Positive Parenting
- School Based Programs
- Weaning Baby or Toddler
- Healthy Living & Health Protection
- Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
- Air Quality
- Alcohol & Drug Use
- Alcohol Related Topics
- Drug Related Topics
- Drug Use, Drinking & Driving
- Effects of Alcohol & Drug Use
- Information for Parents & Youth
- Information for Professionals
- Prevention & Treatment Resources
- Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Substance Use
- Profile of Those Who Drink & Use Drugs
- Safe Party Planning
- Where to Get Help
- Bed Bugs
- Cancer Prevention
- Dental Health
- Domestic Violence
- Emergency Medical Services
- Environmental Health
- Food Safety & Inspection Results
- Infection Control in Institutions
- Infectious Diseases
- Lyme Disease
- Nutrition
- Older Adults
- Physical Activity
- Rabies
- Safety & Injury Prevention
- Sexual Health
- Smoking
- Sun Protection
- Travel Health
- Water Quality
- West Nile Virus
- Clinics, Classes & Events
- Clinics
- Classes & Education
- Building on Your Strengths (B.O.Y.S.)
- CAN-BIKE
- Families & Schools Together (FAST)
- Food Safety Certificate
- Girl Time
- Growing Bodies Open Minds
- Growing Healthy Two-gether
- Me? Breastfeed?
- Nobody's Perfect
- Prenatal Classes for Youth
- Preparing for Parenthood
- Puberty Education Workshops for Teachers
- Routine Universal Comprehensive Screening
- Events & Health Fairs
- Research, Resources & Publications
- Partners & Professionals
Child & Family Health
The Region's Child & Family Health department provides a range of programs and services to support families, schools and communities. Our shared goal is to promote the healthy development of infants, toddlers and elementary school children.
Following is a sample of what we offer residents of the Region of Waterloo.
Programs & Services
- Prenatal and postpartum support services
- Screening and assessment at a variety of locations, including clinics, health fairs, private homes, Early Years Centres and schools, and at different ages/stages of childhood
- Referrals to appropriate community services
- Home visits and service co-ordination
- Health teaching
- Parenting education
- School curriculum development
- Training of service providers
- Support to community groups which promote healthy child development such as baby- and family-friendly environments, encouraging breastfeeding, programs on responsible gambling and preventing violence, and planning accessible services for children 0-6 years of age and their families
To print a copy of the Child and Family Health postcard, click here.
How to Contact Child & Family Health
- Healthy Children Info Line: 519-883-2245
- Meet with a Nurse
- Waterloo office; 99 Regina St. S.: 519-883-2000
- Cambridge office; 150 Main St.: 519-883-2000
- TTY 519-883-2427
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