Government source
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Understand healthcare in Canada
A national starting point for coverage, finding care, and mental-health resources.
Canada-wide information
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-09-28
Pregnant & New Parents
Find care, practical support and people to turn to before and after your baby arrives.
Start with your care and coverage questions, then add the community support that fits your life. Local listings here focus on Toronto and Ontario.
1. Find your care and coverage starting point
Ask about your situation directly. Community program access and medical coverage are different questions.
Government source
Government of Ontario
Check Ontario health coverage and OHIP
Ontario’s official explanation of OHIP eligibility and health-card application requirements.
Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-09-28
Government source
Government of Ontario
Look for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in Ontario
Ontario explains ways to find ongoing primary care, including Health Care Connect.
Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
2. Connect before baby arrives
Toronto families can ask public health about prenatal education, nutrition groups and home-visiting programs.
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City of Toronto
Start with Toronto Public Health prenatal programs
Find prenatal education, nutrition programs and young-parent groups.
Toronto, Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
Government source
City of Toronto
Ask about Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Voluntary home-visiting support for families who need extra help.
Toronto, Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
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City of Toronto
Ask about Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse support through first-time parenting.
Toronto, Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
3. Make room for support after birth
Choose a contact for feeding and parenting questions, and a place to connect with other families.
Government source
City of Toronto
Connect with a public health nurse after baby arrives
Ask about infant feeding, coping after birth, newborn care and parenting workshops.
Toronto, Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
Community organization
Rexdale Women’s Centre
Find prenatal and postnatal support in Rexdale
Eating for Two and Feeding with Love connect expectant and new mothers with group support.
Toronto, Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
Government source
Government of Ontario
Find an EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Free Ontario programs for children from birth to six and their parents or caregivers: play, stories, learning and community connections.
Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
4. Work through the paperwork
Birth registration and child-benefit eligibility have separate rules. Follow the official instructions.
Government source
Government of Ontario
Register a baby’s birth in Ontario
Ontario’s birth-registration service explains registration and linked applications.
Ontario
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02
Government source
Canada Revenue Agency
Check whether your family can apply for the Canada Child Benefit
Official eligibility guidance for a monthly payment supporting eligible families with children.
Canada-wide information
Details & eligibility Source checked 2026-10-02