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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN1892 | Last Full Update: 18 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | BBKC ; Better Beginnings ; Better Beginnings for Kingston Children ; CV19 ; EarlyON ; KCHC ; Kingston CHC ; OCR |
| Former Name | Better Beginnings for Kingston Children (2018) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Compton St and Weller Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Interviews can be arranged at accessible locations |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (26 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, groups, workshops and programming is postponed until further notice. Appointments will be rescheduled or conducted by phone, unless deemed urgent by provider(s). Variety of free programs offered to expectant families and parents of infants including prenatal classes, individual prenatal education, breastfeeding information and support, get-togethers for babies and new parents, prenatal nutrition supplements, one-on-one in home support, breastfeeding peers * meals and child care are provided |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Meetings | Call for times and locations of programs |
| Areas Served | Kingston - North |
| Boundaries | Kingston North - Highway 401 (North) to Princess St (South) * Leroy Grant Dr (North) to the Cataraqui River (East) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 4 year(s) and under Families that are pregnant or have children 4 years and under * children are eligible until their fifth birthday |
| Application | Registration needed for some programs * call or drop in for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Childbirth Education ; Children's Play Groups ~ Infants/Toddlers ; Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-542-2835 |
| info@kchc.ca | |
| Website | www.kchc.ca |
| Primary Contact | Leann Cunningham, Community Health Nurse; Email: leannc@kchc.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services * Ministry of Education * Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |