Family is the backbone of our community

At ARC we offer a number of programs for children and families, as well as a youth program promoting careers in the health sector in high school and post-secondary programs.

Our programs for families include:

  • Language Development Program, in partnership with Centre Mosaique de Quebec, we offer four Walk the Talk information sessions for parents, people working with children 0-5 and other community members.
    Also offered, Word Play Workshops (parent-child dyad) for parents and children 0-5 at risk of or who have language difficulties.
  • Mother Goose for children 0-3 years old. This program is in partnership with the South Shore Literacy Council and uses verbal stimulation through songs, nursery rhymes and oral storytelling. Ten-week sessions, each session is 75 minutes long.
  • Baby Tai Chi offered in St-Jean
  • Family Wellness Saturday offered once per month in St-Jean
  • Moms and Tots Walking Groups in two locations: St-Jean and Greenfield Park.
  • Moms and Tots Book Club

Publications

Your Story Matters

Read to improve your mental health for ages 3-12

How to share a book with your 3-month old

Early literacy – a key to success

by Shaonie Ton-Leclerc

How to share a book with your 6-month old

Early literacy – a key to success

by Shaonie Ton-Leclerc

How to share a book with your 1 year old

Early literacy – a key to success

by Shaonie Ton-Leclerc

The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, this guide is for you.

Learning with your Child

The booklet offers tips to stimulate a child’s love of reading. Designed for parents and caregivers of children from birth to five years old, the booklet explains how to create age-appropriate activities.

A parent information document series

A parent information document series entitled Fostering Communication with your Child. Part 3 of the series is from 6 to 12 years old.

A parent information document series

A parent information document series entitled Fostering Communication with your Child. Part 1 of the series is from birth to 24 months.

A parent information document series

A parent information document series entitled Fostering Communication with your Child. Part 2 of the series is from  2 to 5 years of age.

Resources

Disclosure of mistreatment Ado

Disclosure of mistreatment

Together let’s protect our children

ENG Speaking Fathers CHSSN

From cradle to classroom

I’m as tall as

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