EarlyON Child and Family Centers
EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children 0-6 to participate in programs and support parents/caregivers. Learn about the services available for children and families in Halton Region.
Healthy Babies Health Children Program
HBHC is a free home visiting program for parents to be and families with young children (from birth to the start of school), who may need extra support. HBHC provides parents
with information and guidance on how to:
- have a healthy pregnancy
- feed their child
- help their child learn and grow
- keep their child safe
- build a positive relationship with their child
- take care of their health and well-being
- connect with services and supports in their community
Preschool Speech and Language Services
The Prechool Speech and Language (PSL) team supports the prevention, identification, assessment, treatment, and the (re)habilitation of speech, language and swallowing/feeding disorders.
Speech disorders include difficulty with production of speech sounds, stuttering (or fluency) and voice/resonance disorders.
Language disorders can affect the ability to understand others and/or express thoughts, ideas and feelings at a level consistent with developmental expectations.
Children’s Developmental Services
If you have concerns about your child’s development, Halton Region’s Children’s Developmental Services can help through three programs:
- Infant and Child Developmental Services (birth to 5 years)
- Inclusion Services (birth to 12 years)
- Family and Community Behavioural Services (2-21 years)
Children’s Developmental Services support families with infants, children and youth who have worries about their development. They help families and early childhood educators understand child development, including what a child can do well or where they may need extra help.