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.
