The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) funds The Open Doors to do community wellness groups to develop programs for vulnerable pregnant women. the CPNP aims to reduce the incidence of unhealthy birth weights, improve the health of both infant and mother and encourage breastfeeding. Overarching conversations and learning take place around all Children Safety, Nutrition, and Care.
- Attachment (parent-child)
- Birthing support
- Breastfeeding
- Car seat safety
- Child developmental delays information/support
- Child safety
- Childcare services
- Collective food preparation and/or purchasing
- Cultural awareness
- Dental care
- Drop-in activities
- Family and social support
- Family violence prevention/support
- Father Involvement
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) information and services
- Food budgeting
- Food safety training
- Food security assistance
- Food/Vitamin supplements or vouchers
- Healthy living activities/physical activities
- Healthy weight gain
- Home environment safety (child proofing)
- Home visits
- Knowledge of child development and basic child care
- Leadership development
- Literacy/language development
- Mental health support or education
- Nutrition consultation/education & Prenatal Nutrition
- Obesity prevention
- Outreach activities
- Positive parenting
- Postnatal support or education
- Postpartum depression
- Pre/postnatal information/support
- Provision of resources (e.g., toy lending, resource library, clothing, baby equipment)
- Road and bike safety
- School readiness
- Self-esteem
- Social isolation
- Special needs parenting
- Substance abuse/addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tobacco reduction/cessation as it relates to fetal & infant health
- Toy and play safety education
- Transportation service
For more information, please contact Nunavut@theopendoors.ca
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