Healthy Families Program
Supports pregnant families, parents, guardians and their children (birth to 3 years).
The Healthy Families Program is an accredited B.C. Family Resource Program which supports pregnant families, parents and guardians to provide children (birth up to 3 years) with a strong foundation in life. We offer weekly drop-in groups, access to parent-child resources and opportunities to develop new social connections. Additionally, program participants can talk with our guests at groups including nurses, nutritionist, infant development consultants and others. Our outreach workers are available for individual support if needed and to connect families to resources and services in the community.
The overall goal of this program is to contribute to the healthy development of children and families who may be living in conditions of risk or facing challenging life circumstances and would benefit from support.
Parents and guardians can participate in an inclusive and safe environment that promotes learning, well-being and personal growth. Ideas and information are shared by parents, facilitators and guest speakers. Healthy meals and transportation to groups are provided.
Participants will learn more about parenting & life skills, community resources, child development, nutrition and healthy living. A safe and stimulating environment focused offers children the opportunity to play with age-appropriate toys and to participate in free-play, songs and story-time.
City of Courtenay
Town of Comox
Village of Cumberland
Northern Communities
Between the Valley and Oyster River
Souther Communities
Extending to
Union Bay
Weekly drop-in groups offer support, education and referral to community resources
- Healthy Babies Prenatal Nutrition Program (pregnancy outreach program) – for prenatal and those with a new baby between birth and 6 months of age
- Stay N’ Play – for parents and guardians with babies from 4-12 months of age
- Toddler Time – for parents and guardians with children between the ages of 12-36 months
The Healthy Family Program offers home visitation, free prenatal vitamins, food coupons, emergency food hampers, assistance at the Comox Valley Food Bank, clothing sharing shelves, emergency diapers and infant formula, children’s books, cooking classes & workshops, farmers market coupons.
Donations: We welcome and are grateful for donations to support all aspects of our programs. Financial donations are especially welcome as it allows us the flexibility to respond to changing or urgent community needs.. Please contact us at 250-871-7577
Core funding through Public Health Agency of Canada and BC Gaming
Local financial support gratefully acknowledged from CV Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club of Comox, CV Monarch Lions Club, Comox United Church and Living Hope Church.
Proud recipient of funds from Comox Valley Early Years Collaborative.
For additional initiatives please see the side-bar to the left under ‘Overview’
Healthy Families Programs
Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program
BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, Healthy Families provides this service to families with children under the age of 3, who are currently involved with our program.
Healthy Babies – Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) is a community based program that supports families through their pregnancy and the first year of their baby’s life. The program provides resources and support in areas such as nutrition, health issues, mental wellness, breastfeeding and infant growth & development.
Hamper Outreach Program
If your family is facing challenges in accessing the Comox Valley Food Bank we can work with you to register, shop and/or deliver monthly food hampers. Registration is required and shopping/food delivery takes place twice a month on Thursday mornings.
Friendship Community Garden
Our Toddler Time group moves for the summer into a community garden site at Courtenay Elementary School on McPhee Avenue (right across the street from our office @ 1507C McPhee Avenue. Participate in garden activities, enjoy the flavours of fresh fruits and vegetables and socialize with other families while your children play in a child friendly enviroment.
Neighbourhood Connections
Groups are currently on pause at this location due to unavailability of space.
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
This program is currenlty unavailable. If you would like to place your name on a wait list for future sessions or have any questions about upcoming groups and the criteria for eligibility – please call 250-871-7577
Food Skills for Families
Food Skills for Families is a hands-on curriculum that makes healthy eating, grocery shopping and cooking easy and fun. The curriculum teaches participants how to make healthy meals, snack and beverage choices and gain confidence in the kitchen.
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You have touched the lives of many individuals and families through your generosity.