NEXT STEP PROGRAM

About This Service

Next Step is a free weekly program that promotes and supports a healthy start for kids in Simcoe County in a friendly and supportive drop-in environment.  The program supports healthy families by providing nutrition, health, parenting and child development information and resources for women with children up to 36 months old.  Nutritious food and free grocery cards are provided to eligible program participants.

Next Step programs may be found in nine locations across Simcoe County:

  • Alliston
  • Angus
  • Barrie
  • Bradford
  • Collingwood
  • Innisfil
  • North Simcoe
  • Orillia
  • Wasaga Beach

Visit our events calendar for CAPC, Next Step and MotherCare program locations and dates near you. You can also learn more at Simcoe County CAPC CPNC – MotherCare Facebook page.

The Next Step program supports Simcoe County mothers with low income or who receive social assistance and who have children up to 36 months of age. No referral is 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 at facebook.com/simcoecountycapc or by calling:

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

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