MOTHERCARE PRENATAL PROGRAM

About the Service

MotherCare is a free weekly program helping promote healthy pregnancies in a friendly and supportive drop-in environment. Participants receive support and information on a wide-range of relevant issues such as breast-feeding, health, pre and postnatal nutrition, becoming a parent and community resources.

Nutritious foods, grocery gift cards and prenatal vitamins are provided to program participants.

MotherCare programs may be found in nine locations across Simcoe County:

Alliston
Angus
Barrie
Bradford
Collingwood
Innisfil
North Simcoe
Orillia
Wasaga Beach

MotherCare (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program) provides support to women who are pregnant, or with babies up to eight weeks of age, living in Simcoe County, and who have low income or are receiving social assistance. There is no referral needed.

There is no fee for eligible participants in the program. The program is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the County of Simcoe. It is part of a national prenatal program and is locally hosted by Catulpa Community Support Services

For More Information

Additional information about eligibility and programs may be found on Facebook or by calling:

Barrie, Innisfil and Angus area: (705) 733-3227, ext. 2160 or 1-877-803-3227 ext. 2160
Bradford and Alliston area: (905) 775-1498 ext. 2032
Collingwood and Wasaga Beach area: (705) 445-9770 ext. 5230
Midland and Penetang area: (705) 526-2151 ext 2095
Orillia area: (705) 326-6502 ext. 3103

For general inquiries about the program, you can email us at capc@catulpa.on.ca or call (705) 733-3227 ext 2236 or 1-877-803-3227 ext 2236

Feedback about Catulpa Services and Programs

Catulpa Community Support Services is interested in how you feel about your services and programs, whether a compliment or complaint. Your feedback is important since it can help us to improve. Your feedback will never negatively impact any of the services or programs we provide you.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.

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The support. In so many ways! There were so many staff members when I started attending Mothercare with an unplanned pregnancy so after a little bit of time for me to get my bearings, I was able to slowly open up about the overwhelming emotions I was going through and the kind words and understanding from certain staff still sticks with me. Once my son arrived, it was a lifeline. An amazing place to get information when there's so much of it new moms have to wade through on the internet. It makes it easy to find the RIGHT information and other moms share experiences that not only help you figure out what you're doing, but they remind you that no one knows what they're doing at first 😂 I honestly can't imagine what I would have done without this resource. I'm super grateful for the girls at the program I attend.

I love the support and knowledge I recieved from next step program. I have also made a few strong bonds with other mothers❤️ it's a great program and all my children look forward to going

Hello I am new to the area I just moved from the city to be beeton Ontario because rent was too expensive in Brampton I am on ODSP And I I have a 21 month old child and I am pregnant four months and my fiancé recently passed away and I was given your number and information from the child subsidy in Alliston Ontario thank you so much

I think it’s great to have somewhere you can go with your kids, that’s safe and secure, and full of resources for both new mom and old mom. The programs ran through this facility make for great opportunities with no barriers.

I loved the support from all of the staff as well as the constant encouragement and assistance to get into programs for support to help your kids grow. The ladies that work with capc are so amazing and I can't thank you enough for everything.

I love the support I've recieved. As a single parent with mental health issues, the facilitators at the Orillia location have been a huge life line for me. I don't know what would have happened if I didn't have them 💗

My daughter and I have been coming to the next step Program for the past 2.5 years now, and she is always looking forward to those Tuesdays.... She loves the caregivers, loves playing with the kids..... Me, on the other hand.... I love sitting with the mom's and their infants and just chat about whatever comes to mind. Staff is awesome, welcoming..... The Mommies are awesome. Love everything about it. Very sad, not being able to come anymore after my LO turns 3 in four weeks

Love the staff at Orillia Next step, very supportive friendly and knowledgeable. Always offer great advice!

The program is amazing and a great place to get out hang and talk with other moms ask questions and just plan chat over s healthy snack 😃 I was new to midland and the programs they offered helped me meet new friends and people in my town since I knew know one

We love the barrie next step team !!! They are welcoming ,never judgemental and always willing to talk or help if they can We love the opportunities the program provides - getting to know other local moms, allowing the children to have experiences they might not get at home and getting children used to new healthy snacks they might not try at home

The supportive staff and re assurance they give . Also the ability to accomodate a childs needs or a parents needs

I think the program is amazing. As a mom of three young children it was a nice outlet to go and interact for myself and my babies . It helped me big time and I really do appreciate your program ❤️

The staff are nice and its an awesome program where moms can get out and interact with other moms❤💜💙

I love that the people are welcoming and friendly, love that there is a program for mamas and little ones to get out and meet other mama's and little ones :)

I love the support of the workers and the other moms. they never hesitate to help and offer guidance.

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