The Infant-Parent Program provides a variety of services to children 0-30 months old and their families. Our team includes infant-parent specialists, a psychometrist, a psychologist, and a speech-language pathologist. Services include:
- Virtual and in-person parenting groups and workshops
- In-home session with Infant-Parent Program clinicians
- Developmental assessments/screenings
- Consultation with a speech-language pathologist
- Information about other services and resources
Parenting Workshops (sign-up required)
To register: For more information or to register, please call 905-521-2100 extension 77406, email IPP@hhsc.ca, or register online.
Ready, Set, Smile! is about Creating Meaningful Social Routines at Home with Toddlers. Participants will learn how social routines can increase interaction, promote communication and, get ideas and strategies to try out. Opportunities to ask questions and receive resources will be provided. This 60 minute, single session virtual workshop will run on the zoom platform.
Dates:
Wednesday (afternoon) July 23, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Tuesday (evening) October 21, 2025: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
In this 8-session workshop for moms, dads and, caregivers of children up to 6 years of age, participants watch video clips, learn strategies to enhance the parent/caregiver-child relationship and improve child behaviour and, discuss these issues with the leaders and other participants.
This workshop is in-person at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, 325 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. Limited on-site childcare is available.
Next Session:
8 weekly sessions,
**No workshop on October 11 for Thanksgiving**
This is a two-part workshop about understanding the meaning behind your child’s behaviour. Participants will learn the importance of getting to know their child and treasuring their uniqueness, ways to respond to and prevent challenging behaviours, and receive strategies to help set their children up for success. This workshop will be presented virtually.
Dates:
Tuesday evenings, June 3 & June 10, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:30 p. m
This is a two-part workshop about understanding the meaning behind your child’s behaviour. Participants will learn the importance of getting to know their child and treasuring their uniqueness, ways to respond to and prevent challenging behaviours, and receive strategies to help set their children up for success. This workshop will be presented in person at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, 325 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. Limited on-site childcare is available.
Date:
Saturday afternoons, September 27 & October 4, 2025 from 1:30 – 3:30 p. m
Our in-person workshops include prizes, transportation assistance & limited on-site childcare. We would appreciate you distributing the information for the upcoming free workshops, and linking our website (Infant-Parent Program website), to your social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). We invite you to follow the HHS Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HamHealthSci/).
For more information please call 905-521-2100 extension 77406 or email ipp@hhsc.ca
Other Services (referral form required)
To participate: Please fill out the Family Referral Form and fax (or deliver) it to Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. You are able to fill out this form as a parent/caregiver. If a professional such as a teacher or healthcare provider would like to refer your child, please use this referral form.
Home Visits
You and your child will meet with a clinician to address specific goals for your child and family (e.g., communication, parent support, social interaction, daily routines, challenging behaviour). A Parent Coaching model is used to empower parents and promote healthy interactions during daily activities. Visits can occur in your home, a community location or at RJCHC.
Developmental Screening
Using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires, you and a clinician will discuss your child’s strengths and needs. Communication, gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, personal/social and social-emotional development areas are covered. This information will help us to provide recommendations for activities, ideas and strategies that may enhance your child’s development.
Speech/Language Consultation
You and your child will meet with the speech-language pathologist to identify your child’s communication needs and discuss recommendations.
