Toronto Public Health offers free prenatal programs (Healthiest Babies Possible, Healthy Babies Healthy Children & Nurse-Family Partnership) for pregnant individuals.
In partnership, Toronto Public Health supports free group-based prenatal programs (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Young Parent Prenatal Programs) in Toronto.
Public Health Nurses and/or Registered Dietitians provide support or facilitate sessions in these programs:
The program is available to pregnant individuals, at any gestational age, who are:
The Healthiest Babies Possible program at Toronto Public Health is a free, confidential prenatal nutrition and support program. The program offers one-to-one nutrition counselling with a Public Health Dietitian.
To find out if you are eligible and to register please call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600,eChat with a Public Health Nurse or send an email to PublicHealth@toronto.ca.
Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) is a free, voluntary and province wide home-visiting program that supports you and your family with:
If you live outside the Toronto area and are interested in the HBHC program. Please contact your Local Public Health Unit .
The HBHC program provides services to pregnant individuals, their partners, and families with young children from birth to three years of age. Children can enter the HBHC program up until their third birthday. You do not need an OHIP card in order to receive services.
You may be eligible to receive HBHC services if you are
You must also meet one or more of the following. If you are:
To find out if the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program is right for you, call Toronto Public Health or speak with a Public Health Nurse through eChat for more information.
Those eligible for the program will receive home visits from a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and Family Home Visitor (FHV).
We will work together to support you with:
Nurse Family Partnership is a home visiting program for young, first-time pregnant clients and their families. The program begins in pregnancy and continues until your child is two years of age.
Home visits are provided by a Public Health Nurse who will give you support and information about pregnancy and parenting.
The program is free. OHIP is not needed to join.
You may be eligible to join the Nurse-Family Partnership program if you are:
To find out if you are eligible and/or to register:
The program is for individuals who are:
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) is a free national prenatal program funded in part by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
It is offered at various program sites across Toronto. Partners or other support people are welcome.
For more information on prenatal programs in your area, please call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600 or eChat with a Public Health Nurse.
The programs are for young individuals who are:
Young Parent Prenatal Programs are free programs that may provide group and individual support and education. Partners or other support people are welcome.
Programs are offered at various sites across Toronto.
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Jessie’s – The June Callwood Centre for Young Women | Prenatal/Food For Two Group 205 Parliament St., Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4 Telephone: 416-365-1888 Monday: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Program age criteria: Age 21 years and under at intake |
The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at Sick Kids | Positive Possibilities Jane & Finch Mall 1911 Finch Ave. W., Toronto, ON M3N 2V2 Telephone: 416-924-1164 x 8719 Wednesday: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Program age criteria: Age 22 years and under at intake |
The Young Parents Prenatal Programs are part of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP), a national prenatal program funded in part by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
For more information about prenatal programs in your area, please call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600 or eChat with a Public Health Nurse.