Family Space
Our department supports immigrant families by strengthening the parental role, promoting social integration and academic success for youth, and contributing to the overall development of young children.
Individual interventions2 services
Individual support (ICI School and early childhood)
Support and guidance for immigrant families in their child's education, facilitating communication between the school or daycare and the family to promote academic success.
Individual support for youth ages 14-25 (ICI-Youth)
Support and guidance for immigrant youth ages 14 to 25 to develop their autonomy and initiative-taking.
Group activities7 services
Parent Space workshops
9 workshops helping parents understand their role in their children's academic success and navigate the school system.
Parent support groups
Strengthening parenting skills with the 'Nobody's Perfect' program: behavior, development, safety and parenting role.
Low-cost summer camps
Summer camps for elementary and high school children from low-income immigrant families, with French practice.
Spring break activities
Programming during the school spring break week.
Social activities for youth (ages 14-25)
Recreational, sports, cultural and informational activities for youth
Youth committee 'Leaders of Hope'
Committee for and by youth, allowing them to come together around activities to build their self-confidence, leadership and network.
Academic success support
Series of activities to support youth (elementary and high school) with their homework and French learning.
Community drop-in daycare2 services
Community drop-in daycare for children ages 6 months to 5 years, with the educational program 'I'm Growing in Community Drop-in Daycare'. Full-day or half-day options available (morning or afternoon).
Healthy lunches
Monthly parent-child activity to learn healthy eating habits through collective cooking.
'Growing Up in French' project
Initiative by CARI Saint-Laurent aimed at preparing immigrant children for school entry by facilitating their French learning.
Oasis respite service (special needs)
Service specially designed for children ages 5 to 12 with mild special needs (ADHD, ASD, language disorders...) to provide respite for parents.