Bright Start 
General Program Information
We currently recommend participants over the age of 5 wear masks and maintain physical distancing at in-person programs. With the exception of Bright Start Access where we require masks to be worn by all participants over the age of 5.
Programs are closed for statutory holidays.
FOLLOW US on Facebook and Instagram @BrightStartInkster for the most up to date info on Bright Start events.
Contact:
Jasmine | jmagana5@norwestcoop.ca | 204-782-8793
Brenna | bking9@norwestcoop.ca | 204-250-9671
Access NorWest at (204) 938-5900
Free Baby Gift for New Parents
Did you just have a baby? Bright Start would like to help you celebrate this wonderful event. We have a book, which we’d love to give to you to keep and enjoy. To receive your FREE book, contact us and leave us your mailing address, child’s name, and date of birth.
The Bright start (formerly Inkster Parent Child Coalition) is supported by Manitoba Child and Youth Services within the Department of Families, to plan and implement an early years strategy for Inkster. We provide free caregiver/child centered activities and resources for families with children 0-6 years old that focus on:
- Nutrition and physical health
- Literacy and learning
- Positive parenting and
- Community capacity building
Supports Available to Families:
- Public Health Nurse support:
- Baby weight check
- Breastfeeding
- Immunization check
- Dietitian support (Thursdays):
- How to start infants on solid foods
- What to do with picky eating
- Tips on good nutrition
- Primary Care:
- Prenatal and postnatal care
- Well-baby visits
- Immunization
- Inkster Parent Child Coalition:
- Parenting support
- Parenting resources and programs
Eligibility:
- Families with children 0-6 years old
- All caregivers welcome – grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.
- This is a drop-in program, no registration needed
BRIGHT START PROGRAM INFO
Light breakfast/snack provided at each program.
Supports and Services families can access:
Primary care, pre/post-natal care, parenting resources, community support/resources and Public Health (subjected to availability)
PARENTING PROGRAMS
Send us your email to be added to our interest list.
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL
NORWEST BABY STEPS
Pregnant or have a baby under 1 y/o Contact Nancy for more information
Phone: 431-276-2647
nmcdowellkok@norwestcoop.ca
POTTY TRAINING WEBINAR
Send us your email to be added to our interest list.
Time and Location:
OPEN GYM
Drop-in
Monday 10 AM – 11:30 AM at Northwood CC, 1415 Burrows Ave.
Join us for family open gym and light breakfast.
BRIGHT START GILBERT
Drop-in
Tuesday 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at Gilbert Park Gym, 35 Gilbert Ave
Family play program for children (0-6 years old) and caregivers to read, eat and play together.
BRIGHT START ACCESS
Drop-in
Wednesdays 10 AM – 11:30 AM at Access NorWest, 785 Keewatin St.
Family play program for children (0-6 years old) and caregivers to read, eat and play together.
BRIGHT START WESTBROOK
Drop-in
Thursday 9:30 am – 10:30 AM at Weston Memorial CC, 1625 Logan Ave.
Family play program for children (0-6 years old) and caregivers to read, eat and play together.
All support are subject to availability.
Find Out More:
Visit https//bit.ly/3LhbU5r for the Bright Start Linktree that will take you directly to our most up-to-date program schedule, registrations and interest lists.
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