If you (or your partner) are PREGNANT or Parenting
Posted by hope4youth on May 16, 2014 · Leave a Comment
First, congratulations! Every baby is a blessing. Every child is worthwhile. Yours especially! Second, here are some resources to help you in this exciting journey!
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Immediate Support and Counseling
Pregnancy Care Centre
Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre
Terra Centre for Pregnant and Parenting teens
Terra Centre services for young DADs (under 24) is HERE.
Stepping Stones program for Pregnant and Parenting youth
Allies (The Back Porch) support and resources
Birth Right
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
Health for Two Program (this is a really great resource!!!) locations. We also offer this in-house at Hope Mission Youth Shelter: speak to Outreach.
Boyle McCauley Health Centre Women’s Health Clinic
Jasper Place Child and Family Resource Centre TALKS PROGRAM for Pregnant and Parenting YouthFree Prescription Drugs and Prenatal Vitamins through Alberta Works
Housing
Edmonton Women’s Shelters
E4C Crossroads for homeless women, including those who have been sexually exploited
Edmonton Dream Centre
Braemar School (for youth who are pregnant and parenting)
Terra Centre for Pregnant and Parenting teens
E4C Elizabeth HouseEducation for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
Braemar School (for youth who are pregnant and parenting)
Our Lady of Grace (for pregnant and parenting teens) through Edmonton Catholic SchoolsRelated Services and Community Programs
211 List of Resources for New Parents
Government of Alberta Programs and Services related to Pregnancy and Parenting
Alberta Health Services Pregnancy, Childbirth and parenting programs
Alberta Health Services pregnancy and birth guide
Health Parents Healthy Children interactive website
My Health Alberta pregnancy information and resources
Service Canada Information on Having a Baby
Healthy Eating and Active Living for Pregnancy guidebook
Alberta Human Services Parent Link Centres
East Edmonton Health Centre – Community Perinatal Program
Kara Family Resource Centre
Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre Community Group
Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families Family Resource List
Parent Link centres
Government of Alberta Child and Family Services Edmonton and Area
Boyle Street Family Support
Assist Community Service Centre family programs
Millwoods Child and Family Resource CentreAddiction Treatment for Pregnant Women and Fetal Alcohol Related Services
Alberta Health Services (free) residential (you live there) and outpatient (appointment based) programs: pregnant women may receive faster or priority entrance into treatment programs
Valeda House
Bissel Centre Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services (includes a program for pregnant women)
Aboriginal Pregnancy and Parenting
Iskwew House
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Centre Healthy Families
Metis Child and Family Services
Ben Calf Robe Family Health and Parenting
Native Counselling Services of Alberta Parent and Family Programs
Aboriginal Consulting Services Parent and Family Programs
Red Road Healing Society child and family resource centreLegal Rights
Alberta Human Rights on Pregnancy and Maternity Leave Parental (Dad’s too!) leave from work
Becoming a Parent In Alberta Legal Guide to your Rights
Student Legal Services Family Law and Parenting Rights information
Office of the Child and Youth AdvocateMulticultural
Multi-Cultural Health Brokers (great for those new to Canada or wanting to connect more globally)
Mennonite Centre for Newcomers Parenting and Literacy
Inform Alberta Cross Cultural Parenting Resource listFor Your Baby
Basically Babies (free stuff for your baby!) supports you with a first year’s wardrobe for your child.
Kids Kottage Crisis Nursery
Alberta Child Care Subsidy ($ for child care)
Alberta resources for parents and babies
Baby and Infant Supplies listing on Alberta Association of Services for Children and FamiliesAdoption Information and Options
Alberta Law Foundation Adoption Handbook
Catholic Social Services Adoption Support, Information and Referral
Edmonton Child and Family Services Adoption Information
Adoption Society of Alberta
Pregnancy Care Centre Adoption InformationMore FAMILY and Child Resources
ABC Head Start
Bissel Centre Child and Family Resources
Candora Society Child Activities
Family Literacy (reading together)
Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
Play Therapy (Catholic Social Services)
Catholic Social Services Children, Family and Community Services
Alta Care Resources Family programs
Family Centre Roots and WingsInform Alberta Pregnancy listings can be found HERE, including:
• Maternal and Fetal Medicine • Pregnancy Counselling • Pregnant Teens
• Perinatal/Postpartum Depression • Pregnancy Related Volunteer Opportunities • Reproductive Issues
• Perinatal/Postpartum Depression Counselling • Pregnancy Testing • Teen Pregnancy Issues
• Post Pregnancy Shelter/Transitional Housing • Pregnancy/Birth Problems • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines • Pregnancy Complications • Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
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