Programs & Services

SUSPENDED Bright Start

Suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.

A community program for children aged 0-6 and their caregivers to play, read, sing and eat together (1.5 – 2 hours)

Supports Available to Families:

• Public Health Nurse support:
  • Baby weight check
  • Breastfeeding
  • Immunization check
• Dietitian support (Last Tues of the month & Thurs):
  • 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

Time and Location:

Bright Start ACCESS:
Tuesdays 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Access NorWest (785 Keewatin Street)
Snack provided end of program.

Bright Start WESTBROOK:
Thursdays 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Weston Memorial Community Centre (1625 Logan Avenue)
Breakfast provided.

Bright Start GILBERT:
Fridays 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Gilbert Park Gym (35 Gilbert Avenue)
Supported by Gilbert Park Resource Centre
Breakfast provided.

Find Out More:

Contact Access NorWest at (204) 938-5900

Click Here for the Bright Start poster.

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