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.
  • Moms and Tots Walking Groups in two locations: St-Jean and Greenfield Park.
  • Moms and Tots Book Club

Publications

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.

Positive Parental Attitudes

Develop favourable parental attitudes that promote emotional security and overall child development.

A Few Tips to Stimulate Language and Sajou Stories

YouTube videos of Salie & Salie stories as well as tips to stimulate language.

The Joy of Reading to Succeed

It is never too early to instill the joy of reading in children. Books, when properly chosen and used, are valuable allies in supporting emotional and
intellectual development, as well as language development in children

South Shore Resource Guide

South Shore Resource Guide for Families with Young Children, providing information on where to find playgroups, breast-feeding support, community resources and more.

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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