Early Years Program - Childhood Screening and Developmental Services
CONTACT
Kaaren Stevens
Program Manager
PHONE NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
PIKANGIKUM EARLY YEARS PROGRAM (PEYP)
WHAT DO WE DO?
The Pikangikum Early Years Program works with caregivers to help support the healthy growth and development of newborn babies, toddlers and children up to 6 years of age.
How to Access Our Services
Please feel free to reach out to us directly through Facebook so that we can chat with you about how our program works.
https://www.facebook.com/PikangikumEY
Our Location
The PEYP office trailer is located close to the Nursing Station ~ look for the beige trailer with our logo on it.
Our Hours of Operation
We are open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch) excluding statutory holidays and whenever the Pikangikum Health Authority is closed.
The PEYP is here to support families and children from 0-6 years-old with the following:
CHILDHOOD SCREENING:
Our staff are trained to provide the Ages and Stages Questionnaires®. We use the Nurturing the Seed Program to share ideas on how to support children’s specific developmental needs.
HOME VISITS:
We visit caregivers at home to check in and offer suggestions for supporting optimal development.
PLAY GROUP:
We host small groups of children and their caregivers designed to interest children in play while supporting their specific developmental needs.
RESPITE:
We can help navigate accessing respite services through Wesway for caregivers of children with high needs.
COMPLEX CASE NAVIGATION:
Our Case Managers provide personalized support to help families navigate health care systems and access appropriate resources to ensure care continuity.
BONDING WITH BABY:
We have trained staff who promote nurturing touch and communication so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected.
DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY:
We can help families enroll in this free book program. It’s devoted to inspiring a love of reading in young children.
FEEDING SUPPORT:
A nurse can explain breastfeeding before birth and offer suggestions if you are having difficulty nursing your baby.
Circle of Security Parenting (COSP):
This parenting training enhances parenting skills and shows effective ways to understand and respond to children’s moods and behaviour.
BLIND & LOW-VISION INTERVENTION:
Specially trained Early Childhood Vision Consultants work with caregivers to create learning opportunities that support the child’s overall development.
ACCESS TO SPECIALISTS:
If your child needs specific medical attention, we can help coordinate appointments for health professionals such as…
- PEDIATRICIAN
- DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN
- DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- AUDIOLOGIST
- PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST
- COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT
- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLORS
- BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
- DIETITIAN
- OPTOMETRIST
HOW OUR PROGRAM IS FUNDED
The Pikangikum Early Years Program was developed by the Pikangikum Health Authority in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada under Jordan’s Principle.
