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Growing Healthy Two-gether Program



This Canada-wide program is for women and youth who want to have a healthy baby, but
may be financially disadvantaged or socially isolated.

There are five locations available throughout the Region of Waterloo.

Please call 519-883-2267 to learn more.

There is no charge to participants!

Come to:Enjoy:
  • learn about eating well for you and your baby
  • get tips on cooking and meal preparation
  • meet other women
  • share questions and concerns about your pregnancy
  • prepare for birth and your new baby
  • healthy snacks
  • free food vouchers
  • market dollars
  • free child care and bus tickets
  • support from health care professionals
  • breastfeeding support
  • information about community services


The Growing Healthy Two-gether Program is part of a national project called
the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and is funded by Public Health Agency of Canada.


Preparing for Parenthood Program Locations

Our Place Family Resource & Early Years Centre
154 Gatewood Road, Kitchener
519-571-1626

YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre
425 University Avenue East, Waterloo
519-741-8585

The program offers:
  • Support from both Early Years and Public Health Professionals
  • Free children's programming for older children
  • Access to Early Years Centre resources
  • Healthy snacks


Partners and support people are also welcome to attend!

To be part of the Ontario Early Years group in Kitchener call 571-571-1626;
in Waterloo, call 519-741-8585 or visit www.earlyyearsinfo.ca

 
To contact us about Public Health services, click here               Last Updated on : August 20, 2010