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Who We Are

Building Blocks is a home visitation program, offering support in the home. We have been serving the community since 1998. Building Blocks programs are available to families with children between 0 and 6 years old. To qualify for the program, parents must be seeking assistance with parenting concerns and wish to address issues related to physical and mental health, lifestyles or relationships.
 
Building Blocks offers regular home visits, during which workers provide families with support and referrals to other relevant community agencies. Participation is voluntary and services are offered to eligible families free of charge. In addition, families are offered child development assessments at regular intervals. Program groups are also offered throughout the region.

Our Services and Programs 

Services:

• Nutrition education and counselling

• Monthly home visits

• Prenatal information and referral to prenatal classes

• Information about physical activity, alcohol, smoking, drugs, and dental care

• Free Prenatal Vitamins, Calcium, and vitamin D supplements for eligible participants and breastfed babies

• Milk, eggs, and orange juice for eligible participants

• Breastfeeding information, support, and access to a lactation consultant

 
Programs:
Community Kitchens Involvements: Participants learn new recipes, meet new friends, and prepare meals for self and family at a lower cost.
 
Good Food Box: Buying club for fresh fruits and vegetables at a lower cost.

Programs:
Building Blocks
​477 - 3rd St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G8

116 - 2nd Ave West
Bag 300, 440 3rd St East
Brooks, AB T1R 1B3

​Best Babies Program
477 - 3rd St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G8

116 - 2nd Ave West
Bag 300, 440 3rd St East
Brooks, AB T1R 1B3
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Contact:
​Vanessa Schaefer, Home Visitation Program Supervisor
Phone: 403-526-7473
Email: [email protected]





Vanessa Schaefer, Home Visitation Program Supervisor
Phone: 403-526-7473
Email: [email protected]