Community baby shower in Meadow Lake to introduce parents to local resources

Those include Kids First, Positively Parenting, ESIP, Roots of Hope, the Northwest Friendship Centre, Public Health Agency of Canada and the Family Resource Centre.

For Kids First, the event reflects a central part of its work, helping families navigate supports that can be difficult to find on their own.

“We find that families have a lot of strength and sometimes they just need a little bit of encouragement or a little bit of confidence,” Cornish said. “And then you can just see them flourish.”

The baby shower is set up with booths from participating agencies, along with snacks, information and giveaways designed to create a welcoming space for parents to ask questions and learn what’s available.

“A lot of [booths] offer swag and information about their program,” Cornish said. “And then we do a whole bunch of door prizes with kid-friendly, family-friendly prizes… there are a lot of them. So there’s a great chance to win.”

Beyond the giveaways, Cornish said one of the most common reactions from parents is surprise.

“A lot of the moms that come are often like, ‘I had no idea that all of these agencies are in our community and they’re all free,’” she said.

“Or if you’re new to the community, it can really be difficult to navigate the resources that are available to you,” Cornish said.

Through its home visiting program, Kids First works directly with families from pregnancy through early childhood, offering weekly support focused on parent-child attachment and development, while also connecting them to services such as mental health supports and speech and language programs.

The event is free to attend and open to all eligible families.

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Kenneth.Cheung@pattisonmedia.com

by Kenneth Cheung

Community baby shower in Meadow Lake to introduce parents to local resources

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