Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

Catulpa Community Support Services offers MotherCare, Baby Steps, Next Step, and CAPC programs. These free programs are available to individuals and families who are pregnant and/or parenting children 0- 6 years of age and who are living on a limited annual household income (less than $40,000 before taxes) in Simcoe County.

Program Details

Eligibility

Funding

Referral Process

Contact Information

Monthly Program Calendars

Intake Form

The Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) is part of a national program that has been supporting young parents, families, and Newcomers to Canada for over 25 years. The CAPC and CPNP programs hosted by Catulpa Community Support Services aim to promote the healthy development of young children from birth to age 6 and support healthy pregnancies and parents/caregivers.
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MotherCare Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

MotherCare is a free weekly program offered to pregnant individuals and is designed to promote healthy pregnancies in a friendly and supportive environment. This program gives participants the opportunity to discuss and receive information about nutrition and healthy eating during pregnancy, pre and postnatal health and wellness, breastfeeding, and newborn care and needs. Participants who attend programs will also have access to:

Prenatal vitamins and vitamin D drops for breastfed infants
A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
Public Health Nurse, Dietitian and Community Partner support
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Baby Steps (NEW) - Offered Virtually

Baby Steps is a free weekly program for parents with children ages 0-12 months designed to support newborn nutrition, perinatal mental health, breastfeeding, infant development and bonding. This program gives participants the opportunity to discuss and receive a variety of resources to help support their child’s development as well as their parenting journey, including postnatal health and wellness, healthy eating, infant mental health, parenting education and support. Participants who attend programs may receive:

Vitamin D drops for breastfed infants (every 90 days until their first birthday)
Weekly program resources

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Next Step Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

The Next Step Program is a free weekly program offered to individuals with children 12 months - 36 months (3 years) of age and is designed to support a healthy start for kids. This program gives participants the opportunity to discuss and receive information about nutrition and healthy eating, infant mental health, community resources, child development, health and wellness, and parenting education and support. Participants who attend programs will also have access to:

A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Offered Virtually and In-person

CAPC programs are free and offered regularly to individuals and families with children 0 – 6 years of age and provide fun and inclusive activities to support healthy children and families. Activities relate to nutrition and meal preparation, mental and physical health, parenting and child development. CAPC programs also help parents recognize the needs of their children and can help connect them to resources to support those needs and promote school readiness and a healthy start in life. Check our calendar for details. Programs include:

Child & Family Programs: In-person in Simcoe County
Building Stronger Fathers: Virtual
PJ Storytime: Virtual
Chop & Chat: Virtual

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For more information about MotherCare, Baby Steps, Next Step and CAPC, or to register for a program, please contact us at: (705) 733-3227 ext. 2236 -OR- email at capc@catulpa.on.ca.

CAPC Privacy Guidelines
CAPC Virtual Etiquette

Eligibility varies based on individual programs:

MotherCare: Offered to pregnant individuals living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)
Next Step: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-36 months (3 years) of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)
Baby Steps (NEW) - Offered virtually to parents with children ages 0-12 months

CAPC Programs: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-6 years of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)

For more information regarding these programs and eligibility, please view the CAPC Program Expectations & Welcome Letter.

CAPC-CPNP is sponsored locally by Catulpa Community Support Services
MotherCare (CPNP) and Next Step (CAPC) are funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada
CAPC Next Step programs are funded by The County of Simcoe

‍Simcoe County CAPC April 2025 Programming

In-Person Programming (May 2025)
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Virtual Programming (May 2025)

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Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and MotherCare (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – CPNP) are a part of a national program with then 25 years of experience supporting families in this region. We support pregnant participants, young parents, and Newcomers to Canada with children 0-6 years old who are currently living on a lower income.

Please confirm that you are currently living on a low household income (less than $40,000 before taxes per year) in Simcoe County and that you are currently pregnant and/or live with children 0-6 years of age.
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Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

We do not maintain participant “notes” related to your participation with us but we are required by our funders to track attendance and the resources we distribute. We use an electronic data management system to record and store minimal personal information and program attendance. This information includes: name, date of birth, income, due dates and/or dates of birth of your children. Detailed information about this consent can be found in our Welcome Letter.

Simcoe County CAPC-CPNP requires an email address and phone number for your participation in all programs. Please give us a call at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you have any questions.
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Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Preferred Name *Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) *City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is your total annual income (excluding child tax benefit)*?
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

If you have a parenting partner (living in the same household), i.e.common law or spouse, what is their annual income before taxes?
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Partner’s Source of IncomeNo incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

I consent to images of my child to be used for publicity purposes by Simcoe County CAPC hosted by Catulpa Community Support Services. Images could be used in displays, posters, leaflets, webpages, social media, or newspaper articles.

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred Name

Yes

Date of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date
Are multiple babies expected?

Yes

Number of babies expected?

Consent to Contact

We would like to be able to contact you about our programs, resources and any updates or changes. You can find the full details about this on our webpage and in the welcome letter. Please let us know if your contact information changes.

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a voice message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Demographics

Were you born in Canada?

Yes

If you were not born in Canada, what was your country of birth?
When did you arrive in Canada? Please enter the date below (yyyy-mm-dd) (only if you were born outside of Canada) *

Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?*

What is your primary/first language?
What languages are spoken in the home?*

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
How well do you speak English?
How well do you write English?
How well do you understand spoken English?
How well do you understand written English?

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Please check all of the following food issues that apply to you.*I sometimes don’t have enough food for myself and my family.I use the food bank when needed.I rely on family and friends if I run out of food.I would like to know where I can get help in my community.I have no food issues.

Housing

Please check all the housing issues that apply to you.*I am experiencing homelessness, or I do not have a shelter, or I do not have anywhere to live.My home is in poor condition (e.g. disrepair, infestation).I live in an unsafe neighbourhood.My home is not big enough (e.g. not enough room, multiple families, etc.)I have missed payments (e.g. rent, utilities in the past)I have landlord trouble.I have no housing issues.

How did you hear about us?

Please check all that apply.*MotherCare / Next StepFacebook or WebsiteAd (poster, bus shelter)Child Welfare (Family Connexions)EarlyON Child and Family CentresFriend or FamilyHousing Agency or ShelterOther Community AgencyHealth Unit - Healthy Babies Healthy Children/ otherHealth ProfessionalOntario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program ( ODSP) workerOther*
*If other, please let us know how you heard about us

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Do you have any comments or questions for us? Please enter them below:
I hereby verify the information is true and accurate based on my current situation. It is important for us to keep up to date with any changes in your personal contact information and financial status. I will notify CAPC Staff of any changes.

Yes

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

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Program Details

MotherCare Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

Prenatal vitamins and vitamin D drops for breastfed infants
A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
Public Health Nurse, Dietitian and Community Partner support
‍

Baby Steps (NEW) - Offered Virtually

Vitamin D drops for breastfed infants (every 90 days until their first birthday)
Weekly program resources

‍

Next Step Program - Offered Virtually and In-person

A weekly $20.00 grocery gift card
‍

Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Offered Virtually and In-person

Child & Family Programs: In-person in Simcoe County
Building Stronger Fathers: Virtual
PJ Storytime: Virtual
Chop & Chat: Virtual

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For more information about MotherCare, Baby Steps, Next Step and CAPC, or to register for a program, please contact us at: (705) 733-3227 ext. 2236 -OR- email at capc@catulpa.on.ca.

CAPC Privacy Guidelines
CAPC Virtual Etiquette

Eligibility

Eligibility varies based on individual programs:

MotherCare: Offered to pregnant individuals living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)
Next Step: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-36 months (3 years) of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)
Baby Steps (NEW) - Offered virtually to parents with children ages 0-12 months

CAPC Programs: Offered to individuals and families who are parenting children 0-6 years of age living in Simcoe County on a limited annual income (under $40,000 annually)

For more information regarding these programs and eligibility, please view the CAPC Program Expectations & Welcome Letter.

Funding

CAPC-CPNP is sponsored locally by Catulpa Community Support Services
MotherCare (CPNP) and Next Step (CAPC) are funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada
CAPC Next Step programs are funded by The County of Simcoe

Referral Process

Contact Information

Interactive Calendar

‍Simcoe County CAPC April 2025 Programming

In-Person Programming (May 2025)
‍
Virtual Programming (May 2025)

‍

Intake Form

Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Preferred Name *Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) *City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is your total annual income (excluding child tax benefit)*?
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Partner’s Source of IncomeNo incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred Name

Yes

Date of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date
Are multiple babies expected?

Yes

Number of babies expected?

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a voice message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Demographics

Were you born in Canada?

Yes

If you were not born in Canada, what was your country of birth?
When did you arrive in Canada? Please enter the date below (yyyy-mm-dd) (only if you were born outside of Canada) *

Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?*

What is your primary/first language?
What languages are spoken in the home?*

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
How well do you speak English?
How well do you write English?
How well do you understand spoken English?
How well do you understand written English?

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Housing

How did you hear about us?

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Yes

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.