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Organisation:
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QueenCare
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Numéros de téléphone:
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613-803-8073
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Adresse:
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First Baptist Church
5 Pine St
Brockville
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Intersection:
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Wall St and Pine St
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Point géographique:
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Brockville
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Exécutifs:
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Hilary Anne (Pipsy) Thomson - Executive Director
613-349-4948 * pipsy@queencare.ca
Colleen Earle - Director of Care
613-803-8073 * colleen@queencare.ca
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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colleen@queencare.ca
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Description des services:
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Provides wraparound support for expecting families from pregnancy through postpartum, including resources for families who have experienced loss and infertility.
Exisiting Programs:
Lending Library — lends out baby gear (baby carriers, bassinets, toys, to relieve poverty and provide quality household equipment
Maternity Closet — provides free maternity clothing, postpartum supplies and baby-care items “Pay What You Can”
Prenatal Education — offers in-person prenatal education classes where participants pay what they can afford so cost is never a barrier.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support — gives 1:1 support, workshops, families grieving pregnancy or infant loss, and care kits to individuals, and distributed through the Brockville General Hospital
Free Workshops for Parents & Caregivers — hosts monthly community workshops using expert facilitators on essential parenting topics.
In-Home Postpartum Support — sends support workers into homes to help with newborn care, household tasks, and maternal recovery.
Peer Support for Moms (“Better Together”) — hosts regular meetups for parents to share experiences, gain emotional support, and build connections.
Mama Meet-Ups — informal gatherings within the community that foster friendship and connection among mothers in all stages of parenthood.
QueenCare Mothering Centre — one-of-a-kind downtown hub where families can access education, resources, and connection all under one roof.
Community Support Program — provides free access to essential items like diapers, wipes, infant clothing, and household supplies for families experiencing financial hardship.
Little Royals Kids Thrifting — affordable family thrifting to ensure local families have access to infant & kids clothing and household equipment
Feeding Families Community Garden — cultivates and distributes seasonal produce (May–October) to growing families for free in partnership with Generations Midwifery Clinic.
Community Toy Swap — runs an annual toy swap event where families can donate and exchange quality pre-loved toys at no cost.
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Réunions:
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BETTER TOGTHER
Wednesdays: Mama & Infants
10am-Noon
5 Pine St
Fridays: More the Merrer
10am.- Noon
5 Pine St.
Peer Support for Loss
Monthly, last Tuesday of the Month 7pm-8:30pm
5 Pine St.
Support for Fertility*new offering*
Starting April 9th, Monthly
7pm-8:30pm5 Pine St.
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Frais:
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Donations requested, but optional
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Call or visit * no referral required
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Families that are pregnant or in postpartum (0-3 years post birth)
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Langues:
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English
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Zone desservie:
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Brockville & Area
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Dernière mise à jour:
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4/10/2026
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=225367
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