Programs and Services
Maternal Child Health

Maternal Child Health

Supporting Indigenous parents and caregivers from pregnancy through early childhood with prenatal and postnatal education, health benefits guidance, nutrition and breastfeeding support, child development resources and mental wellness support.

At a Glance
Supporting Indigenous parents and caregivers from pregnancy through early childhood with prenatal and postnatal education, health benefits guidance, nutrition and breastfeeding support, child development resources and mental wellness support.

Who's It for

  • Indigenous pregnant people
  • Indigenous parents and caregivers of infants and young children (ages 0 to 6)

Where It's Offered

  • Support available for Indigenous clients both on and off reserve
  • Prince George and Member Nations, on and off reserve

What We Help With

  • Prenatal and postnatal support
  • Nutrition and breastfeeding support
  • Harm reduction information and support
  • Parenting support and early childhood development resources
  • Perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety support
  • Help navigating Indigenous health care benefits and systems

How To Access

Fill out the referral here and email it to awhitely@csfs.org, or drop it off in person at any CSFS location.

About the Program

The Maternal Child Health Program supports Indigenous families during pregnancy and the early years of parenting. We provide practical information, connections to resources and one-on-one support to help caregivers feel informed, supported and confident as their children grow.

Eligibility

  • Indigenous pregnant people
  • Indigenous parents and caregivers of infants and children ages 0 to 6
  • Indigenous clients living both on reserve and off reserve

How We Can Support You

Prenatal and postnatal support: Support during pregnancy and after birth, including education and check-ins.
Medical advocacy: Support navigating appointments, services and health systems.
Child wellness clinics: Clinics are offered in collaboration with CSFS Nursing and the Early Childhood Development program.
Connecting families to community services regarding shelter and housing.
Outreach services: Help that meets you where you are, with flexible support options.
Developmental assessments: Assessments through home visits or clinic visits to support child growth and development.

Meet the Team

Anna Whitely

Maternal Child Health Manager

Nori Milton

Urban Maternal Child Health Supervisor

Michelle Banham

Rural Maternal Child Health Supervisor

Community Stories

You are amazing and have helped me a lot. Not only groceries, but a trustworthy, stable and understanding person I feel safe to talk to.

You don't know how much it means to me for all your support and help.

Contacts and Locations

778-916-7429
awhitely@csfs.org

Prince George

IWA Prince George, #200 – 1777 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Vanderhoof

240 West Stewart Street, Vanderhoof, BC

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Burns Lake

Muriel Mould Learning Centre, #141-270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fort St. James

231 Douglas Ave, Fort St. James, BC

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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