Stay healthy for both you and your baby with
Did You Know?
ABC is a free weekly program that promotes healthy pregnancies in a friendly and welcoming environment. Women of all ages are welcome to participate. Participants receive support and information on topics such as pre and post-natal nutrition, breastfeeding, infant feeding, healthy lifestyle, parenting and community resources.
Program participants are provided with grocery gift cards and nutritious food. Childminding, interpretation services and assistance with transportation may be available for in-person activities when available.
*Note that workshops are offered online and in-person depending on current pandemic restrictions.
All Babies Count Supports
- Markham
- Richmond Hill
- Newmarket
- Georgina
Visit our program calendar for details about our current workshops. You can also learn more at York Region All Babies Count CPNP.
If you do not live in or near these communities, go to www.ontariodirectoryprenataleducation.ca to find a program near you.
Who Can Participate?
This program is designed to promote the health of mothers and babies by offering extra community support. This program is open to prenatal and parenting mothers of ANY AGE. Please call to find out more about eligibility.
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Hosted by Aleah Broderick, BridgeNorth Participants will discuss how traffickers and predators may use social media and online platforms for grooming and exploitation. The session will also cover online safety, trends, deep fakes, AI risks, and ways to stay safe |
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Enjoy spending time outside while crafting with your little one. Transportation and childminding available. To register, contact Breanda – btong@roseofsharon.com / 289-301-9871. |
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Hosted by Aleah Broderick, BridgeNorth. This workshop explores the meaning of consent, healthy communication, boundaries, age of consent, and understanding when consent is or is not valid. Participants will also discuss how consent can be affected in exploitative situations. Transportation and childminding available. |
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Hosted by Justine & Heather Melrose-Case, Nutrition Educator. Transportation and childminding available. To register, text or call Justine – 289-301-9946. |
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Perfect for school-aged kids and moms! 9am – 9:30am: Snacks & refreshments 9:30am – 10:30am: Tour the fire truck & meet the firefighters 10:30am – 11am: Fire safety presentation for kids & moms 11am – 12pm: Summer Fun Carnival |
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Hosted by Aleah Broderick, BridgeNorth. Participants will examine what victim blaming is, how harmful language and attitudes affect survivors, and how society can better support victims through empathy, understanding, and respectful communication. Transportation and childminding available. To register, text or |
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Hosted by Aleah Broderick, BridgeNorth. This session focuses on substance use, addiction, common substances, their short- and long-term effects, overdose awareness, and the connection between substance use and exploitation. Transportation and childminding available. To register, text or call Angela – |
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Hosted by Aleah Broderick, BridgeNorth. The final session focuses on mental health, self-esteem, self-care, recognizing warning signs of struggle, safety planning, and providing participants with supportive coping tools and resources. Transportation and childminding available. To register, text or call Angela |
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Living & Learning in the Kitchen – ONLINE Recording
Watch this recorded cooking class from the comfort of your home. To register and receive the link, contact Justine – 289-301-9946 or jkobitowich@roseofsharon.com. |
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Hosted by Justine. For children under the age of 4. Transportation and childminding available. To register, text or call Justine – 289-301-9946. |
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