Raising our Children supports children and families in the communities to ensure children are being raised with strong connections to family, community, spirituality, land, culture, language, and each other. It promotes a supportive environment for children to grow and focuses on setting people on a healthy path in life from a young age. Raising our Children offers support in Family Health, Youth Development, and Building Healthy Relationships.
Family Health looks at preconception, healthy pregnancies, prenatal care, postnatal care, chest/breastfeeding and infant nutrition, injury prevention of babies, and well-baby visits. Youth Development includes programs and services for youth and support for people working with youth. Building Healthy Relationships supports individuals, families, and communities in developing and maintaining healthy relationships.
Services
- Prenatal and postpartum education and support for families at the Hostels.
- Provide education and support to families and community-based workers to support Infant feeding (breast/chestfeeding, formula feeding, or introducing solid foods).
- Support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies through quarterly online gatherings, camps, resources, and peer mentoring opportunities.
- Provide toolkits and mentorship on how to establish community and school youth councils.
- Provide presentations, trainings, and resources on topics related to family health, youth development, and building healthy relationships for youth, families, community members, and service providers.
- Host orientation to family healing program.
- Host meetings of partnership organizations that support family health workers and youth workers to collaborate and align services.
Links
Youth Council Toolkit (Youth Perspective)
Youth Council Toolkit (Adult Perspective)
Anishinabe Youth Network Facebook Page
@anishinabeyouthnetwork – Instagram
Program Contact
Email: youth@slfnha.com
