HIPPY

HIPPY

(Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

HIPPY is an evidence-based home visitation program designed to work with vulnerable, isolated, and often low-income mothers of children between three and five years of age. HIPPY leverages mothers’ motivation to give their children the best possible chance at life and builds their capacity, confidence, and community connections as they take on the lead role in preparing their children for school.

HIPPY strengthens families and communities by breaking the isolation by building trust and bringing families into the fold of service delivery by enabling access to various essential services. It empowers mothers to better understand their rights and communities so they can meaningfully integrate and actively participate in Canadian society. HIPPY prepares children for success at school and in life. 

How HIPPY Works

The program is delivered through weekly home visits from trained visitors who guide mothers through the curriculum, assist with role-playing exercises, and provide all necessary materials for them to use with their children.

HIPPY provides:

• Up to 3 years of free holistic programming for integration and settlement and early childhood education programming.
• Weekly home visits for 30 weeks/year, starting from October to June.
• Group meetings with other mothers at least every 2 months.
• 30 weekly activity packets each year (literacy, math, science, motor, language).
• 7-9 books each year.
• A set of HIPPY shapes.