These are some of the resources available for families with new babies in the Foothills.
It does not list every resource available, but will hopefully provide you with a start.
Every Tuesday on our Facebook Site, we profile an organization in the Foothills also working to support families with children.
Breastfeeding Support
La Leche League
Alberta Health Service (Drop-in to see a nurse/lactation consultant - call for dates/times 403-995-2600)
Dad Groups
Dad Central
Family Assistance (financial, mental health, parenting, child development, in home support)
Okotoks Healthy Family Resource Center
Wild Rose Community Connections
Alberta Health Service (Drop-in to see a nurse/lactation consultant - call for dates/times 403-995-2600)
Foothills Community Counseling
Foothills Community Immigrant Services
Grandparent Support Group
Call Pam at 403-998-7526
Prenatal Support
Healthy Mom, Healthy Babies (Call 403-995-2600 (Okotoks) or 403-652-5450 (High River)
PregChat
Call Kathy or Christy at 403-652-4776
101 Centre - 520 Macleod Trail, High River
Womens Emergency Shelter
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
Rowan House Emergency Shelter
"It Takes Everyone To Raise A Happy, Healthy Child"
This website provides all of the local (Foothills) services aimed at giving children the best possible start in life. http://www.foothillsnetwork.ca
Car Seat Safety Checks
Town of Okotoks - Fire Department
Early Childhood Literacy Programs
Literacy for Life
Food Banks
Okotoks Food Bank
Oilfields Food Bank
High River Food Bank
Mom/Dad/Caregiver and Baby Playgroup
Parent Link Center
Okotoks Play Mates and Coffee Dates facebook page
Alberta Health Services (Baby drop-in across the Foothills: call 403-995-2600 for times)
Okotoks Public Library
Children's Social Services
High River Location 403-652-8360