CAPC Niagara Brighter Futures/CPNP Healthy from the Start

02/02/2026

Looking for support or information on chest/breast feeding? Join us TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 2nd) as we warmly welcome Karla Masse, an IBCLC & Certified Lactation Educator, for an informative and supportive workshop. Whether you have questions or are simply looking for guidance, all are welcome 🤍
Workshops like this are offered only occasionally, so it’s a wonderful opportunity if you’re able to attend!

01/28/2026

💖 February is all about caring for our hearts, our homes, and each other — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Join us at Niagara Brighter Futures and Healthy from the Start for a month filled with meaningful conversations, hands-on learning, and opportunities to connect with other families. From safety and feeding support to mental wellness and creative moments, February is full of ways to learn, grow, and feel supported. 💕👶

✨ Here’s what’s happening this month:
🏡 A Safer Home for Growing Kids – Practical tips to help keep your little ones safe as they grow and explore.
🤱 Feeding with Confidence: Breast/Chest Feeding with Lactation Consultant Karla Masse – Trusted support for whatever feeding journey works best for you.
💗 Love Your Heart: Craft & Carry – Create something special while focusing on heart health and self-care.
🧠 Human Trafficking Awareness with YWCA – Learn more in a supportive, informative space.
💬 Mental Wellness with ABC Program Niagara – Tools and strategies to support emotional well-being.
🎨 Interactive Play – Connect, laugh, and learn alongside your little one.
👩‍🍳 Cook Demo – Simple, nourishing meals made easy.
🩺 Let’s Talk Diabetes – Learn more, ask questions, and build confidence together.
🏠 Transitional Housing Supports with YWCA – Information and guidance for families navigating housing changes.
📌 Please note: Programs will be CLOSED Monday, February 16th for Family Day.

🎁 New to Healthy from the Start? Receive a FREE Welcome Bundle at your first visit!
💛 All in-person sessions include FREE food donations, diapers, hygiene items, child-minding, and support from health care professionals.

📍 Welland • Bethlehem Place (St. Catharines) • Northend Church

📩 [email protected] | 📱 289-214-3180

This February, let’s focus on care, connection, and community 💕✨

01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️
Due to current conditions and the forecast calling for a second round of snow moving through the Niagara area, all Strive Niagara offices, Child Care Centres, Before and After School Care Programs, Niagara CAPC Niagara Brighter Futures/CPNP Healthy from the Start and our Grimsby Grimsby Earlyon Child and Family Centre will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2025.

The safety of our children, families, and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe, travel only if necessary, and enjoy a cozy snow day at home.

01/15/2026

⚠️⚠️Attention Brighter Futures Families!! ⚠️⚠️
We are CLOSED for program today but will see you on Monday at Northend Church!!
❄️❄️Enjoy the Snow & Stay Safe!! ❄️❄️

Due to inclement weather, all of our Child Care Centres, Before and After School Care Programs, Grimsby Earlyon Child and Family Centre, and CAPC Niagara Brighter Futures/CPNP Healthy from the Start programs will be closed today to keep our families and staff safe.
Stay cozy, build a snowman, enjoy extra cuddles, and we’ll see you once the weather clears! ☕🧣⛄

01/01/2026

❄️ January is a time for fresh starts, gentle goals, and caring for ourselves and our families and we’re here to support you every step of the way.☃️

Join us at Niagara Brighter Futures and Healthy from the Start as we kick off the new year with welcoming workshops focused on wellness, growth, and connection. Whether you’re setting intentions, beating the winter blues, or gathering around warm meals, January is full of opportunities to feel supported and uplifted. 💛👶

✨ Here’s what’s happening this month:
🎯 Your Goals, Your Vision (Craft & Carry) – Start the year with intention while creating something meaningful to take home.
😊 Minute Mood Boosters for Everyday Wellness – Simple, realistic tools to support your mental well-being.
🧴 Hair Care for the Whole Family – Practical tips for caring for every curl, coil, and strand.
💬 FACS: Facts, Not Fears – Learn more in a supportive space with Strive Niagara’s Clinical Support Worker, Erica!
❄️ Beating the Winter Blues – Strategies to stay grounded, connected, and supported during the colder months.
🤱 Postpartum Depression (PPD) with Elena from Nova Phoenix – A compassionate conversation about maternal mental health.
👩‍🍳 Cook Demo: Warm Winter Meals – Cozy, nourishing meals that are simple and budget-friendly.
🦷 Dental Health for the Whole Family with Niagara Region Public Health – Caring for healthy smiles at every age.

🎁 New to Healthy from the Start? Receive a FREE Welcome Bundle at your first visit!
💛 All in-person sessions include food donations, prenatal vitamins, vitamin D drops, diapers, hygiene items, child-minding, and support from health care professionals.

📍 Welland • Bethlehem Place (St. Catharines) • Northend Church
📩 [email protected] | 📱 289-214-3180

Let’s begin the year feeling supported, connected, and confident — together. ✨❄️

12/19/2025

Holiday Closures! 🎄✨

Niagara Brighter Futures and Healthy from the Start will be closed December 22 – January 2. We can’t wait to see you again the week of January 5.

Happy Holidays to all our wonderful families! ❤️

11/27/2025

❄️☃️December is here — a month of festive cheer, creative fun, and community connection and we’re excited to celebrate it all with YOU!

As the year winds down, join Niagara Brighter Futures and Healthy from the Start for holiday-themed workshops, safety supports, and meaningful moments with your little ones. Whether you're crafting gifts, learning about safety, or enjoying a celebration day, December is full of warmth, joy, and support for your family. ❄️💛👶

✨ Here’s what’s happening this month:
🎨 Resilient & Radiant: Holiday Craft & Carry – Create something beautiful to brighten your home or a loved one's this season.
🎁 Resourcefully Wrapped – Unique, budget-friendly gift-wrapping ideas for a more creative (and sustainable!) holiday.
❤️ Healthy Relationships with Birchway Niagara – Tools for building safety, confidence, and connection.
🧠 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention with the Niagara Sexual Assault Centre – Learn, ask questions, and strengthen your awareness in a safe, supportive space.
👩‍🍳 Holiday Cook Demo – Cozy, affordable recipes your family will love.
🎄 Merry & Mindful: Holiday Safety – Tips for safe celebrations, plus festive fun for you and your little ones!
🎉 Holiday Celebration Days – Crafts, treats, fun activities, and time together before the holiday break!

🎁 New to Healthy from the Start? Enjoy a FREE Welcome Bundle at your first visit!
💛 Plus, enjoy FREE groceries, prenatal vitamins, diapers, supports and child-minding at every in-person session.

📍 Welland • Bethlehem Place (St. Catharines) • Northend Church
📩 [email protected] | 📱 289-214-3180

🎅 Both programs will be CLOSED December 22 – January 2.
We can’t wait to welcome you back the week of January 5!

Let’s wrap up the year with connection, creativity, and community. 🎁✨

10/30/2025

🍂 Nourish Your November 🍂
This month is all about slowing down, finding comfort in community, and creating space for connection. From art and play to mental wellness and meal ideas, we’ve got something to warm your heart (and your home). 🕯️💛

Join Niagara Brighter Futures and Healthy from the Start for a month filled with connection, creativity, and meaningful conversations. From learning new parenting tools to preparing for the holidays, every session is designed to support, uplift, and bring families together. 💛👶🍁

✨ Here’s what’s happening this month:
🎨 Grounding Through Art (Craft & Carry) – Take time to unwind and express yourself through creativity.
🧸 Play & Learn – Build connection, confidence, and fun memories with your little ones.
💭 Your Mental Health Matters with Pathstone – A supportive space to talk about emotional wellness and self-care.
🧾 Budgeting for the Holidays – Tips and tricks to make the season special without the stress.
💳 Festive Finances: Spend, Save, and Celebrate Wisely with Meridian Bank – Smart tips to help you enjoy the holidays without financial stress.
🎁 Applying for Christmas Hampers – Learn how to access community supports to make your holidays brighter.
📱 Online Safety with the Niagara Sexual Assault Centre– Keep your family safe in today’s digital world.
🧠 Nurturing Tiny Minds with Strive’s Tracy Balcastro – Explore how little moments shape big development.
👩‍🍳 Cook Demo – Simple, nourishing recipes to share with your family.

🎁 New to Healthy from the Start? Receive a FREE Welcome Bundle at your first visit!
💛 Plus, enjoy FREE food donations, prenatal vitamins, diapers, snack time and child-minding at every in-person session.

📍 Welland • Bethlehem Place (St. Catharines) • Northend Church (St.Catharines)
📩 [email protected] | 📱 289-214-3180

Let’s make November a month of calm, creativity, and connection. 🕯️✨

09/29/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Workshops, community, and fall festivities — October has it all! 🎃

Join Niagara Brighter Futures & Healthy from the Start for a month full of creative workshops, important family resources, and fun fall celebrations. Whether you’re exploring new supports, building safer routines, or just looking for a space to connect, October has something special waiting for you. 🎃👶💬

✨ Here’s what’s happening this month:
📖 Your Guide to Community Supports – Discover local resources that can help your family thrive.
🍂 Grateful Gatherings: Wreath Workshop – Get crafty and celebrate the season with your own handmade wreath.
🚘 Car Seat Safety – Learn tips to keep your little ones safe on every ride.
😴 Safe Sleep – Practical guidance and tips to create a safe, restful sleep environment for your baby.
🌸 Circle of Healing with Cindilee Flagg – A supportive space for reflection and wellness.
🎨 Interactive Play – Connect, laugh, and grow alongside your child.
💬 Families Matter: The Effects of Substance Use with ABC Program – A real conversation about support and awareness.
👩‍🍳 Cook Demo – Tasty, simple meals your family will love.
🚓 Families Learn with Welland Police – Build connections and learn about community safety together.
🦇 Halloween Safety: Tricks for Treating – Tips for a safe and spooky night of fun.
🎃 Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations – Costumes, crafts, and family-friendly Halloween fun!

🎁 New to Healthy from the Start? Receive a FREE Welcome Bundle at your first visit!
💛 Plus, enjoy FREE child-minding, groceries, diapers, and support from health care professionals at every in-person session.

📍 Welland • Bethlehem Place (St. Catharines) • Northend Church
📩 [email protected] | 📱 289-214-3180

This October, let’s celebrate community, safety, and connection — with a little fall fun along the way.

09/12/2025

🌸 NEW Workshop Alert! 🌸

We’re so excited to welcome The Mama Coach Katie to our Healthy from the Start program for a special workshop all about Pregnancy & Birth 💕

✨ Pregnant or planning for birth? This is for YOU!
A perfect chance to ask questions, explore your options, and feel more confident as you prepare to welcome your little one.

📅 Tuesday, September 16th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 285 East Main Street, Welland

Spots are free – come join us! 💜
For more info: [email protected] | 289-214-3180

09/09/2025

“The Three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” 🌍

📅 Date: This Thursday September 11th

📍 Location: Strive Niagara, Welland (285 East Main Street)

🕒 Time: 10 am Start!

💡 Don’t miss this engaging and practical session to learn more about simple ways to make a big difference for our community and environment. 🌱

09/04/2025

🤰💞 Expecting a little one? Let’s get you feeling prepared and confident.

We’re excited to welcome The Mama Coach Katie to Healthy from the Start for a special workshop on Pregnancy & Birth.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 9th
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 285 East Main St. Welland.

Katie is a Registered Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, CPR Instructor, Mom and Mama Coach who specializes in supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, explore your options, and feel more confident as you prepare for your little one’s arrival. 💛

💡 Whether it’s your first baby or your next chapter, you don’t want to miss this warm and supportive session.

✨ FREE support from health care professionals, grocery vouchers, and diapers provided at every program!

📩 For more information, contact [email protected] or 📱 289-214-3180