Child Health, Social and Family Services

Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) Projects – Atlantic Region

This page describes some Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) Projects in the Atlantic Region, along with contact information for the respective projects.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Child Help Initiative Program

CHIP is a supportive, culturally empowering and flexible program that provides guidance for off-reserve Mi'kmaq/Aboriginal parents and their children aged 0 to 6.

Source: Native Council of Nova Scotia

Head Start

The Head Start Program is a non-profit organization. It provides children the opportunity to develop their physical, emotional, and social needs in a culturally relevant environment

Source: Eskasoni Community Health Centre

Mi'kmaw Family Healing Centres

Delivers direct child welfare legislative and Family Violence Protection, Treatment and Prevention Services to all (13) Mi'kmaw First Nation Bands of Nova Scotia.

Source: Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS)

Pre/Post Natal Services

Post-natal services include checking the health of the mother and baby, checking fontanelles and reflexes, breast care, and helping the mother cope with her new responsibility.

Source: Eskasoni Community Health Centre

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