Parenting Programs and Support

Mainsprings Pregnancy and Family Support


Description
Provides parenting courses on topics relevant to the personal growth of parents and the different ages and stages of childhood.

Service offers:

  • Baby's First Year: 6 week class discussing family and postpartum adjustments, and useful information about the first year
  • Parent Education: 12 week course to help parents learn about the emotional, mental and relational needs of their child
  • Fatherhood Program: 5 week course providing practical parenting tools to men
  • Dad Lab: online, confidential discussion groups to support fathers as as they navigate their role as dad
  • Mom Life: confidential, online discussion groups to support women in their role as mom
  • Financial Literacy: 4 module course that discusses personal finances
  • LENA Start: 10 week early literacy program for children ages 0 to 3 years
  • Parenting Together in Canada: a discussion-based program for immigrant parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges and triumphs of raising a family in Canada. Mothering Together in Canada and Fathering Together in Canada programs also available

Affiliation: Calgary Domestic Violence Collective, Doula Essentials, Emma House, Further Education Society, Food Bank, Healthy Baby Network, Mennonite Central Community, Red Community Midwives, Sagesse, Sonshine Community Services
Key Provider: educators, midwives, nurses, social workers, trained volunteers
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • call or text for details and registration.
  • visit website for more information

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait time dependent on class capacity. Contact for details.


Telephone
403-269-3110 (Call or Text)
Web Site
https://mainsprings.com/
Email
info@mainsprings.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 10, 2024
Address
925 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, T2P 1A5
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

These are office hours. The hotline is open 24 hours.