South West Simcoe Community Action Program for Children

Mothercare Alliston

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Record #: ALL0384 Last Modified: 19 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressAlliston Christian Reformed Church
28 Downey St
Alliston, ON L9R 1J7
 
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LocationAlliston
Address NotesAlliston Christian Reformed Church
IntersectionAlbert St Downey Ave
Office Phone705-435-5734
Fax705-435-4070
E-Mailmpetzoldt@catulpa.on.ca
Websitewww.catulpa.on.ca
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o CAPC - Monica Petzoldt Site Coordinator 
CLASS Building 
233 Church St S 
Alliston, ON L9R 2B7
Primary ContactMonica Petzoldt, Site Coordinator, Community Action Program for Children/Canada Prenatal Nutriton Program; Phone: 705-435-5734; Email: mpetzoldt@catulpa.on.ca
Primary ExecutiveLesley Watts, Program Director, Catulpa Community Services/Community Action Program for Children; Phone: 705-733-3227 ext 2291; Fax: 705-735-6826; Email: lwattsrobinson@catulpa.on.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionA weekly drop in program for pregnant women and new mothers in the New Tecumseth area. The program encourages a healthy pregnancy by providing free nutritious supplemental foods and a milk coupon to low income participants and or lone parents, new immigrants, socially isolated, etc... to help meet the prenatal and postnatal needs of mother and child.  
 
Food preparation demonstrations are held, leading to the creation of a healthy snack which is enjoyed by participants during program. Provides information and education on the needs of women and their families, and information regarding community services. Provides a friendly atmosphere to interact with other new mothers.  
 
Provides the opportunity to speak with on site community support people such as a health nurse, dietitian,etc.  
 
Free quality children's program is provided for those over a year and siblings who are under the age of 7.  
 
Community partners involved in this initiative are Local Hospitals and Health Centres, Ontario Early Years Centres, Simcoe County District Health Unit, Simcoe County Infant Development Program,Midwives, Community Action Program for Children (children's programming), Local Businesses, Agencies, Churches Service Clubs, and Community Volunteers and others.
HoursMothercare program: Tue 10 am-12 noon 
Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
DatesYear round. Closed two weeks at Christmas and New Year, during March break and the last two weeks of July.
Areas ServedNew Tecumseth
EligibilityMust be pregnant and or have a child who is under 6 months old. If the criteria is met than siblings under the age of 7 can attend with mom.
ApplicationDrop in
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
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