Beautiful Beginnings (CPNP) Survey 2025 Neighbourhood House Parent Survey Consent Completing the survey implies your consent for your answers to be included in our data set. All your answers are confidential and anonymous, and data collected will only be used in aggregated form for analysis purposes. For example, if 8/10 people want more of a certain type of program, we know to make that happen! This data helps us improve programs and maintain our service delivery via contract with the Provincial Health Authority of Cananda. Section 1: You and Your Family Where do you live? * Castlegar Area J (Robson/Raspberry/Ootischenia/Syringa) Area I (Pass Creek/Tarry’s/Shoreacres/Glade) Area H (Krestova/Crescent Valley/Passmore/Slocan/Winlaw) OtherOther Which of these describes you? (check all that apply) Currently pregnant Recently postpartum (within the past year) Parenting a child aged 0-6 OtherOther How old are your children? (check all that apply) Not born yet 0 – 23 months 2 – 3 years 4 – 6 years Do you identify as a part of a group that may have specific interests or needs? (check all that apply) Indigenous, Metis, and/or Inuit Recent Immigrant BIPOC (racialized due to appearance) LGBQT2S+ Low income Under 25 y old and parenting None OtherOther How long have you been coming to KFP programs? (choose one) I haven’t gone to any programs Less than 3 months 3 – 6 months 6 months – 1 year More than 1 year I attended Beautiful Beginnings between April 2024 and March 2025 Yes No Beautiful Beginnings How did you hear about Beautiful Beginnings? (check all that apply) Doctor Midwife Health Nurse Doula Friend or Family KFP EI team Mamas for Mamas Internet OtherOther Beautiful Beginnings: Pregnancy and Birth As a result of Beautiful Beginnings… Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I felt more confident to stay active in pregnancy Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of pelvic health and wellness Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of maternal mental health in pregnancy Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of perinatal nutrition Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I felt more confident to plan and prepare healthy meals for my family Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have increased access to nutritious food Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I took prenatal vitamins throughout the perinatal period Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of the physiology of birth Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding the options for birth care and support systems Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I felt more prepared for my birth experience Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I felt empowered to have a safer birth experience Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I feel a greater connection to peers Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of pelvic health and wellness Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A As a result of Beautiful Beginnings, how did your confidence and sense of preparedness about pregnancy and birth change? As a result of Beautiful Beginnings, in what ways did your knowledge and understanding of pregnancy and birth change? What was your favourite pregnancy and birth topic and why? Beautiful Beginnings: Infant Feeding As a result of Beautiful Beginnings program… Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of infant nutrition and the nutrition of breastmilk Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of maternal nutrition for lactation Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of the golden hour and first feed Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of the physiology of breastfeeding Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I feel more confident and prepared to breastfeed Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I feel more confident and prepared to NOT breastfeed! Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have a better understanding of options for infant feeding Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I felt able to ask for support from people around me Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I feel less alone Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A As a result of Beautiful Beginnings, how did your confidence and sense of preparedness change for infant feeding change? As a result of Beautiful Beginnings, in what ways did your knowledge and understanding of infant feeding change? What was your favourite infant feeding topic and why? Beautiful Beginnings: Health Equity Through Beautiful Beginnings at KFP I accessed (check all they apply): Diapers Prenatal Vitamins Birth & Postpartum Supplies Infant Vitamin D Breast Pump Infant Feeding Supplies Maternity/Nursing Clothes Clothing For My Child Other Baby Items Toolbox Fund I didn’t need anything I didn't know about these things! Something I accessed through KFP that made a difference for me is... As a result of coming to Beautiful Beginnings: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I have better knowledge and understanding of what health resources and services are available in my area Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I am more confident and prepared to navigate the Health Care System Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I know where to go for help if I need it Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A Section 2: Programs and Services What services have you used in the past year for your yourself or your children? (choose all that apply) Prenatal care Parenting classes Childcare services Food or nutrition programs Mental health counseling Early childhood education programs Financial assistance OtherOther Do you know about these services in your community? (check all that apply) Free parenting support programs Breastfeeding support Mental health services for parents and kids Food and nutrition programs Parenting support groups I do not know about these services The programs in the area are generally helpful to my family Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A Section 3: Quality and Availability of Services What services are missing or not good enough in your community? (choose all that apply Peer support groups for parents Support for breastfeeding or chestfeeding Support for loss or abortion of pregnancy Affordable childcare options Access to early childhood education or preschool programs Services for children with diverse needs or developmental delays Parenting support programs (e.g., workshops, classes, or groups) Mental health resources for parents and children Inclusive and culturally appropriate programs or services Language or translation support for non-English-speaking families Free or low-cost community kitchen, nutrition and food support programs Free or low-cost community closet Safe outdoor spaces or nature-based programs for families Transportation assistance to access programs and services More flexible program hours (e.g., evenings or weekends) Access to health appliances (breast pump, blood pressure monitor) Crisis or emergency support for families OtherOther What makes it difficult for you to access services? (check all that apply) Transportation challenges – cost of gas, bus tickets or no available options Services are too far from where I live Programs times do not work for my schedule Long waitlists for services I don’t know what services are available Language barriers Lack of childcare while attending programs Cultural or religious reasons Feeling uncomfortable or afraid of judgement Not enough support for families with children with diverse abilities or developmental delays Difficulty using or navigating online or hybrid service options Physical access challenges (stairs, steep driveway, narrow hallways, etc.) OtherOther Section 4: Parenting What are your biggest parenting challenges for children aged 0–6? (check all that apply) Managing tantrums or challenging behaviors Establishing sleep routines and schedules Finding affordable childcare or preschool Ensuring food security (having enough food for your family) Nutrition and feeding concerns (e.g. picky eating, breastfeeding, introducing solids etc) Accessing Information on infant/child safety Balancing work and family responsibilities Helping my child build social connections Finding mental health support for my child or myself Finding a family doctor or healthcare provider OtherOther What parenting support or resources would be most helpful to you? (check all that apply) No cost/low-cost parenting workshops or classes (e.g., Circle of Security, Nobody’s Perfect, Positive Discipline) Support groups for parents Access to child development experts Managing challenging behaviors Resources on affordable & healthy meal planning for kids/family Information on early learning and play-based activities Information/support for families with neurodivergent children One-on-one parent support Online resources or guides Tools for managing family routines and schedules Other (please describe)Other (please describe) Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for improving programs/services for young children in your community? Section 5: Experience at KFP Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A Staff were welcoming and respectful Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I felt staff truly cared about me and my family Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A Staff create an inclusive environment Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A The building and amenities are accessible for my family’s needs Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A I would happily recommend KFP programs to friends and family Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A Any feedback for KFP staff? Thank you so much! Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ