The MCH program philosophy: The period from conception to six years of age has the most influence of any time period on brain development, behavior and health. The effects of maternal health during pregnancy and of childhood experiences on brain development during the first six years last a lifetime. In addition, improving knowledge of preconception and reproductive health among young adults helps to promote a healthy start to pregnancy.

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PROGRAM GOALS:

• Empower Families

• Promote the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of women, children and families

• Promote trusting & supportive relationships between parent and child, careprovider/family, and resource-to-resource

• Increase communities’ capacity to support families

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Grounded in First Nation culture

• Built on community strengths

• Voluntary participation

• Strength based approach

• Relationship focused

• Strengthen community capacity

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