YCS places special emphasis on education, health care and support for pregnant women and mothers with infants. Both the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Baby Talk drop-ins offer peer support, health information, nutritious snacks and referral to community services.

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)

Having a Baby Drop-In for pregnant women is offered through York Community Services at four weekly drop-in locations in the former City of York. The program offers expertise in nutrition, prenatal and postnatal care. Funded by Health Canada, it is part of a nation-wide program with thirty projects in the Greater Toronto Area. The program is a collaborative effort with several partners including Program Without Walls, Toronto Public Health, York Community Services and Supporting Young Families. 

CPNP Program includes:

• Opportunities for meeting other women
• Learning about pregnancy, baby care and healthy eating
• Enjoying a snack and tasting new food
• Special program for pregnant teens, parenting teens and teens helping teens

For Further Information Call: YCS at 416-653-5400 and press ext. 1300 to speak to the CPNP Project Coordinator.       

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Living and Learning with Baby (LLB) 

Living and Learning with Baby is a weekly drop-in program for moms and babies up to one year old. The programs offers health education, parenting advice and support for new moms. Program partners include York Community Services, Toronto Public Health and Program Without Walls.

Living and Learning with Baby includes:

• Opportunities for meeting other mothers
• Learning about baby’s health and safety
• Getting answers to parenting questions
• Learning about mom’s health
• Enjoying a nutritious snack
• Information and referral to services in the community.

For Further Information Call: Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7400