Yesterday marked Home Visitors Day in Manitoba.

 

It recognized the important contribution Families First Home Visitors make to the health and well-being of families in the province.

 

Jennifer Whelan, Mental Health Promotion Specialist with the Northern Health Region,tells us about Families First.

 

“You may have heard of the program that’s run within health regions in Manitoba called Families First. Within Families First, it’s a public health program and they offer home visiting support to new moms and new families so it’s a great support to our community.”

 

Whelan says the time from before birth to the first days of school is vital in a child’s life and Families First facilitates learning and healthy development through the Home Visitors Program.

 

Currently in Thompson there is one Home Visitor but there is always the need for more.  If this is something you’re interested in, go to northernhealthregion.com and check out employment opportunities.