A Community FASD Prevention Program:  Healthier Babies - Brighter Futures (HBBF)

Healthier Babies Brighter Futures (HBBF) is a nationally recognized program that takes a three-pronged approach to FASD prevention and supporting women to have healthy pregnancies: intensive support to women at risk of alcohol and substance use during pregnancy; community education, training and awareness; and policy development. 

HBBF’s Family Support Workers develop supportive relationships with women and families to provide wrap around service provided on an individual basis.

Family Support Workers:

• Provide FASD prevention strategies and support
• Support healthy lifestyles
• Advocate for affordable housing
• Support prenatal care
• Promote good nutrition
• Encourage family strengths
• Encourage positive parent and child interactions
• Teach parenting skills
• Advocate for participant needs
• Provide assistance with completing forms
• Make referrals to community agencies and resources.

Visit Us

 Room 118

Drop-in: Every Tuesday from 11am - 1pm. Everyone welcome!

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm

Phone: 250-692-1717

 

Services are free and confidential!

Workshops

 HBBF provides community education, awareness and training sessions about FASD. Workshops include:

• Introduction to FASD
• Effects of Alcohol During Pregnancy
• Intervention, Prevention and Support for Individuals Living with FASD
• Supporting Marginalized Families who Live with FASD

Customized workshops are also available. For more information, call 250-692-1717.

Contact Us

For more information, call 250-692-1717.

This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Updated Jul 4, 2011