Parenting Help

Stratford House of Blessing
http://www.shob.org/

Support, educate, and provide a multitude of resources for the women and men of our community in a caring, safe, and confidential environment

Huron Perth Public Health – Perth
http://www.hpph.ca

COVID19 – on hold

Drop-in program for pregnant or parenting moms and dads under the age of 24 and their children. Meet other parents, prepare and share food, learn about positive parenting, growth and development

Also offered in Listowel, see separate listing for details.

Jointly run by the EarlyON Child and Family Centre and the Huron Perth Public Health.

Perth Care for Kids
http://www.pcfk.on.ca

Before and after school child care

Perth Care for Kids
http://www.pcfk.on.ca

Program includes art, outdoor play, circle, special activities, snack, trips and special visitors. Focus is on learning through play, self-help, interacting and communicating with peers and adults

Municipality of North Perth
https://www.northperth.ca/en/our-community/earlyon.aspx

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, drop-in programs for children up to 6 years old and their parent/caregiver. For a full list of our programs visit HERE
North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre has three locations:
North Perth EarlyON: Binning (955 Binning St. W. Listowel)
North Perth EarlyON: Tremaine (1209 Tremaine Ave. Listowel)
North Perth EarlyON: Monkton (200 Nelson St. Monkton)
North Perth EarlyON also offers programming at various community locations throughout the year and collaborates with other services/organizations to provide a variety of programs.

Provides;

  • parenting support
  • offer answers to parenting questions
  • connect parents with other caregivers who are facing similar challenges
  • recommend books, pamphlets, hand-outs and or videos
  • help to find local parenting classes or workshops
  • link parents with appropriate services within their community
Perth Care for Kids
https://pcfk.on.ca/early-years/calendars-events-brochures/

Program provides parenting support, offers answers to parenting questions, connects parents with other caregivers who are facing similar challenges, recommends books, pamphlets, hand-outs and or videos, helps to find local parenting classes or workshops, and links parents with appropriate services within their community. Listing of parent and childrens’ programs available at click here

Huron County. Municipal Office
https://www.huroncounty.ca/social-services/childrens-services

EarlyON Child and Family Centres programs provide play based learning for children and their parents and caregivers through play, song, games, sensory and creative experiences. These opportunities allow children to develop their social and emotional skills, reach developmental milestones and begin their journey of lifelong learning, as well as support parents in their very important role.

To register for EarlyON Programs register on KEyON – check out EarlyON Program information on Facebook and Instagram HuronEarlyON – for further details contact our offices

Huron Perth Public Health – Huron
http://www.hpph.ca

COVID19 – call for support or send message to Parenting in Huron Facebook page HERE

Support to families with children 0-6 years. Links to information on Breastfeeding, Nutrition and feeding, Child behaviour, Crying, Immunizations and vaccines, Developmental stages and activities, Growth and development, Child mental health, Dental, Determinants of health, Car seats and safety, Product recalls, Postpartum depression, Shaken baby syndrome, Fathers / Dads page, Injury prevention

Other programs include:
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program, Prenatal and Pregnancy health, Vaccines and Immunizations, Dental Treatment for Children in need, Literacy Program

Salvation Army (The)
https://www.sagoderich.com/

Community and Family Services provides the following: Food Bank assistance, emergency transportation, support available for one-time emergency medicine costs, emergency accommodations, vouchers for clothing and household items, advocacy and resource referrals, support offered to send up to 5 children to Salvation Army summer camp each year. OESP and Leap Program application assistance.

Other services provided during applicable or specific times throughout the year include: Christmas hampers, and is an intake agency for Huron Backpacks for Kids. Call office or see separate entries for full details.

Salvation Army (The)

Food bank, emergency transportation, support available for one-time emergency medicine costs, emergency accommodations in certain situations available for 1 to 2 nights maximum, vouchers for clothing and household items available for those in need, advocacy and resource referrals, support offered to send up to 6 children to Salvation Army summer camp each year.

Other services provided during applicable or specific times throughout the year include: Christmas hampers, and is an intake agency for Huron Backpacks for Kids. Call office or see separate entries for full details.