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Programs for Mothers

Hamilton has many programs to support mother and children as well as expecting mothers. Below are some of the services and programs available in the city. For more information on support for immigrant parents, contact our Family Settlement Team.

Programs for Mothers and babies (0 – 1 year old)

Healthy Moms Healthy Babies
50 Murray St. W.
905-523-6611
A drop-in program providing health, nutrition and peer support. Meal and bus tickets available.

Baby’s Best Start
St. Joseph Centre for Ambulatory Health Services
2757 King St. E.
905-573-4826
For pregnant women and moms with babies. Weekly groups focus on nutrition and health for healthy pregnancies and the healthy growth and development for babies in the first year of their life.

Programs for Mothers and children 0 – 4 years old

Today's Family
Greendale Drive, Hamilton
(905) 574-9344
Today's Family has manyprograms and locations in Hamilton. Visit their website
formore information.

Canadian Red Cross Emergency Community Assistance Program
905-522-8485 ext 267
This program provides diapers, wipes and food vouchers every three monthsfor
families with children under the age of4.

Programs for Mothers and children 0 - 6 years old

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
905-546-3550
A program for pregnant women and
families with children up to 6 years old.
The program promotes a healthy start
in life for children.

Early Words
1160 Upper Paradise Rd. Unit 6
Tel: 905-381-2828
Early words provides speech and
language development workshops
for parents and children.

Ontario Early Years Centres

East Hamilton OEYC 45 Ellis Avenue 905-544-6630	Hamilton West OEYC 155 Queen Street N 905-521-0926
Ancaster, Dundas 315 Dundas Street East Waterdown 905-689-9500	Hamilton Mountain OEYC Hill Park Secondary School 465 East 16th Street 905-385-3020
Stoney Creek St. David School 33 Cromwell Crescent 905-573-7905

More Information:
Services for Women
Shelters for Women and Children
Health Care
Education & Training
Food Banks
Permanent Housing

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