District of the Municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia

Guysborough County Kids First Program

Sherbrooke

The Parent/Tot Drop-in takes place in Sherbrooke on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30AM at the St. Mary’s Education Center.  Drop-in is open to all parents/caregivers and children ages 0-6 years.  This is a family centered program which provides a safe and welcoming environment for adults and children to come together to play and learn.  A great opportunity to meet other families with young children in your area.

Just Me & My Friends School Readiness program is back. This year the program is being held on Tuesday afternoons from 12:00-2:00pm. The program is open to all children who will turn 4 before December 31st, 2011 who plan to attend school in September of 2012. Please drop your child off at 12:00(noon) with a health snack, and then pick them up at 2:00pm.  This program gives the children some adjustment time away from their parents before entering school the next year.  During our afternoon together, we will be having lots of fun while learning, sharing and playing.  For more information about this program please call Paula toll free at 1-888-533-3881.

Any parents interested in programming through Kids First are asked to call Paula at 533-3881 or toll free at 1-888-533-3881.  Programs such as parent/tot drop-in, Jump, Jiggle & Jive, You Make the Difference parent/child interaction program or Nobody’s Perfect Parent discussion group can be offered if there is enough interest.

Guysborough County Prenatal Nutrition Program is designed to support pregnant women and their babies up to six months of age.  Supports include:
- Home Visits
- Nutritional Counseling/Support
- Milk & Nutritional Supplements
- Lending Library
- Breastfeeding Supports

Kids First Family Home Visitor Program is designed to help new parents with goal planning using a family-centered, strengths-based approach.  The home visitor will provide emotional and practical supports, as well as role modeling, parenting information, and general health information.  Referrals to other agencies and organizations who may be able to provide supports, assistance with family goal setting and achievement of these goals.  Referrals for this program are  through Public Health after the birth of the baby.  For more information about this program contact your local Public Health office or Kids First.

For more information regarding Kids First or the programs, visit the website at www.kids1st.ca All programs and services are free and confidential!  For more information, please contact Kids First toll free at 1-888-533-3881.

Kids First programs are made possible through financial contributions from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services and by the generous donations by the general public.