Program: Child Health Services
Organization: Peterborough Public Health
Phone Numbers: 705-743-1000
Toll-Free: 1-877-743-0101
Fax: 705-743-2897
Email: info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Website: www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Address:
185 King St
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
Intersection: King St and Aylmer St
Location: Peterborough
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Emergency Call Hours: Daily 24 hours
Public Contacts: Krista Ward - Manager, Child Health Services
705-743-1000 ext 469 * kward@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Service Description: HEALTHY BABIES, HEALTHY CHILDREN PROGRAM - is a free and voluntary home visiting program providing services during the prenatal period and to families with children from birth up to their transition to school. Public Health Nurses and Family Home Visitors provide information, education and resources for many topics including healthy pregnancy, healthy child growth and development, nutrition, positive parenting and parent-child relationships. They can also assist in linking clients with other community resources.

INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - is a free and voluntary home visiting program for families of infants and young children who have a developmental delay or who are at risk for delayed development . Infant Development Workers provide support and interventions to families to help with development, feeding, routines and behaviour as well as link families to other community resources.

NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - a free home visiting program where public health nurses visit young, first-time parents during their pregnancy and the first two years of their child's life.



Fees: No fees
Application: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: Varies depending on service
Languages: English
Area Served: Peterborough (City of) and area
See Also: Breastfeeding
Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Prenatal Classes and Programs
Last Updated: 3/5/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=51159

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