Peterborough Public Health

Site: Peterborough - King St

Service: Infant and Child Development Program

Record #: PET0424
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service) Provides services and information to families with infants and young children who may become delayed in development because of prematurity, social or economic concerns, and/or are diagnosed with special needs such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, "flathead" (plagiocephaly) or delayed development.

Services include:
  • home visits and consultations
  • developmental assessments to identify child strengths and needs
  • activities which promote learning and development
  • support in dealing with changing responsibilities of parenthood
  • information about community resources and professional services
  • help for parents in becoming advocates for their children
  • service coordination with other community agencies
  • community education

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Peterborough ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Families with infants and young children who may become delayed in development
Application Referrals accepted from parents, physicians, agencies and hospitals
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
Jackson Square, 185 King St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 2R8
Physical Access Fully Accessible; Elevators, yes.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-743-1000
Fax 705-741-4261
E-Mail info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Website www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ptbohealth 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptbopublichealth/ 
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/peterborough-public-health 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PtboPublicHealth
Primary Contact Krista Ward, Manager; Email: kward@perboroughpublichealth.ca
Alternate Contact Nathalie McLaughlin, Administrative Assistant
Mailing Address Jackson Square, 185 King St 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9J 2R8

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