Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

Catulpa Community Support Services offers MotherCare, Baby Steps, Next Step, and CAPC programs. These free programs are available to individuals and families who are pregnant and/or parenting children 0- 6 years of age and who are living on a limited annual household income (less than $40,000 before taxes) in Simcoe County.

Program Details

Eligibility

Funding

Referral Process

Contact Information

Monthly Program Calendars

Intake Form

The Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) is part of a national program that has been supporting young parents, families, and Newcomers to Canada for over 25 years. The CAPC and CPNP programs hosted by Catulpa Community Support Services aim to promote the healthy development of young children from birth to age 6 and support healthy pregnancies and parents/caregivers.
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MotherCare Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

MotherCare is a free weekly program offered to pregnant individuals and is designed to promote healthy pregnancies in a friendly and supportive environment. This program gives participants the opportunity to discuss and receive information about nutrition and healthy eating during pregnancy, pre and postnatal health and wellness, breastfeeding, and newborn care and needs. Participants who attend programs will also have access to:

Prenatal vitamins and vitamin D drops for breastfed infants
A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
Public Health Nurse, Dietitian and Community Partner support
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Baby Steps (NEW) - Offered Virtually

Baby Steps is a free weekly program for parents with children ages 0-12 months designed to support newborn nutrition, perinatal mental health, breastfeeding, infant development and bonding. This program gives participants the opportunity to discuss and receive a variety of resources to help support their child’s development as well as their parenting journey, including postnatal health and wellness, healthy eating, infant mental health, parenting education and support. Participants who attend programs may receive:

Vitamin D drops for breastfed infants (every 90 days until their first birthday)
A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card

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Next Step Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

The Next Step Program is a free weekly program offered to individuals with children 12 months - 36 months (3 years) of age and is designed to support a healthy start for kids. This program gives participants the opportunity to discuss and receive information about nutrition and healthy eating, infant mental health, community resources, child development, health and wellness, and parenting education and support. Participants who attend programs will also have access to:

A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Offered Virtually and In-person

CAPC programs are free and offered regularly to individuals and families with children 0 – 6 years of age and provide fun and inclusive activities to support healthy children and families. Activities relate to nutrition and meal preparation, mental and physical health, parenting and child development. CAPC programs also help parents recognize the needs of their children and can help connect them to resources to support those needs and promote school readiness and a healthy start in life. Check our calendar for details. Programs include:

Child & Family Programs: In-person in Simcoe County
Building Stronger Fathers: Virtual
PJ Storytime: Virtual
Chop & Chat: Virtual

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For more information about MotherCare, Baby Steps, Next Step and CAPC, or to register for a program, please contact us at: (705) 733-3227 ext. 2236 -OR- email at capc@catulpa.on.ca.

CAPC Privacy Guidelines
CAPC Virtual Etiquette

Eligibility varies based on individual programs:

MotherCare: Offered to pregnant individuals living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)
Next Step: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-36 months (3 years) of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)

CAPC Programs: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-6 years of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)

For more information regarding these programs and eligibility, please view the CAPC Program Expectations & Welcome Letter.

CAPC-CPNP is sponsored locally by Catulpa Community Support Services
MotherCare (CPNP) and Next Step (CAPC) are funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada
CAPC’s Next Step, Young Parent and Children’s Programs are funded by The County of Simcoe

‍Simcoe County CAPC November 2024 Programming

Barrie, Innisfil, Bradford (November 2024)

Southern Georgian Bay (November 2024)

Simcoe North (November 2024)

Virtual Programming (November 2024)

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Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and MotherCare (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – CPNP) are a part of a national program with then 25 years of experience supporting families in this region. We support pregnant participants, young parents, and Newcomers to Canada with children 0-6 years old who are currently living on a lower income.

Please confirm that you are currently living on a low household income (less than $40,000 before taxes per year) in Simcoe County and that you are currently pregnant and/or live with children 0-6 of age.
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Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

We do not maintain participant “notes” related to your participation with us but we are required by our funders to track attendance and the resources we distribute. We use an electronic data management system to record and store minimal personal information and program attendance. This information includes: name, date of birth, income, due dates and/or dates of birth of your children. Other information that we request is optional for you to provide. Detailed information about this consent can be found in our Welcome Letter.

Simcoe County CAPC-CPNP requires an email address for your participation in all programs. Please give us a call at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you have any questions or if you do not have an email address.
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Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Email Address*Date of Birth*City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is the total annual household income of your family before taxes?*
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date

Consent to Contact

We would like to be able to contact you about programs, resources, updates and changes, including our virtual programs. You can find the full details about this on our webpage and in the welcome letter. Please let us know if your contact information changes.

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

You will be invited to join our virtual meetings. By joining a CAPC virtual meeting, you are providing consent to participate in this forum and to share information with CAPC Staff and other participants, such as your onscreen name, and any information and images you choose to share during the meeting. Please indicate that you understand this before joining a virtual meeting.

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Please call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need assistance.

Demographics

Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?*Country of Birth:*
When did you arrive in Canada? Please enter the date below (only if you were born outside of Canada)
Language spoken at home:*

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Please check all of the following food issues that apply to you.*I sometimes don’t have enough food for myself and my family.I use the food bank when needed.I rely on family and friends if I run out of food.I would like to know where I can get help in my community.I have no food issues.

Housing

Please check all the housing issues that apply to you.*I am experiencing homelessness, or I do not have a shelter, or I do not have anywhere to live.My home is in poor condition (e.g. disrepair, infestation).I live in an unsafe neighbourhood.My home is not big enough (e.g. not enough room, multiple families, etc.)I have missed payments (e.g. rent, utilities in the past)I have landlord trouble.I have no housing issues.

How did you hear about us?

Please check all that apply.*MotherCare / Next StepFacebook or WebsiteAd (poster, bus shelter)Child Welfare (Family Connexions)EarlyON Child and Family CentresFriend or FamilyHousing Agency or ShelterOther Community AgencyHealth Unit - Healthy Babies Healthy Children/ otherHealth ProfessionalOntario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program ( ODSP) workerOther*
*If other, please let us know how you heard about us

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Do you have any comments or questions for us? Please enter them below:

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

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Program Details

MotherCare Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

Prenatal vitamins and vitamin D drops for breastfed infants
A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
Public Health Nurse, Dietitian and Community Partner support
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Baby Steps (NEW) - Offered Virtually

Vitamin D drops for breastfed infants (every 90 days until their first birthday)
A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card

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Next Step Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Offered Virtually and In-person

Child & Family Programs: In-person in Simcoe County
Building Stronger Fathers: Virtual
PJ Storytime: Virtual
Chop & Chat: Virtual

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For more information about MotherCare, Baby Steps, Next Step and CAPC, or to register for a program, please contact us at: (705) 733-3227 ext. 2236 -OR- email at capc@catulpa.on.ca.

CAPC Privacy Guidelines
CAPC Virtual Etiquette

Eligibility

Eligibility varies based on individual programs:

MotherCare: Offered to pregnant individuals living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)
Next Step: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-36 months (3 years) of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)

CAPC Programs: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-6 years of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)

For more information regarding these programs and eligibility, please view the CAPC Program Expectations & Welcome Letter.

Funding

CAPC-CPNP is sponsored locally by Catulpa Community Support Services
MotherCare (CPNP) and Next Step (CAPC) are funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada
CAPC’s Next Step, Young Parent and Children’s Programs are funded by The County of Simcoe

Referral Process

Contact Information

Interactive Calendar

‍Simcoe County CAPC November 2024 Programming

Barrie, Innisfil, Bradford (November 2024)

Southern Georgian Bay (November 2024)

Simcoe North (November 2024)

Virtual Programming (November 2024)

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Intake Form

Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Email Address*Date of Birth*City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is the total annual household income of your family before taxes?*
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Please call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need assistance.

Demographics

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Housing

How did you hear about us?

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Do you have any comments or questions for us? Please enter them below:

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.