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4855 Boulevard des SourcesPierrefonds, QC H8Y 3C8
(514) [email protected] www.familyresourcecenter.qc.ca
“BuildingCommunity Success
One Family At A Time”
WHO WE ARE The Family Resource Center is a non-profit
organization & registered charity founded in 1999
Our Mission: To offer a variety of services to enhance the lives of
youth who have social, academic, and behavioural difficulties through Social Skills and Study Skills programs
To support families by offering counseling, referral services and parent support groups
To support professionals through programs that offer classroom management techniques, educational strategies and community services
WHAT WE DO We support youth (ages 5-25), their parents as well as
professionals affected by academic, social and behavioural difficulties
We deal with a variety of mental health issues such as learning disabilities, social skills and behavioural struggles
Parents
Professionals
Youth
We are proud to provide a complete Referral Service should a client require additional assistance
WHY OUR PROGRAMS? Programs are recognized by the SPVM – Service de police
de la Ville de Montréal and West Island Community Shares
We work individually and/or in small groups under the guidance of trained facilitators
Our programs are individualized and specialized
We teach through cognitive fun—learning without realizing
We focus on the core skills and techniques required to succeed in everyday life
WHY THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER? Our clients are not turned away if finances are an
issueWe offer a sliding scale with the possibility of creating payment plans, reduced fees or other alternatives in special circumstances (on a case-by-case basis)
There is no wait list
We have helped over 10,000 families
We work to strengthen and unify the community by providing support to youth, parents and professionals
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH (5-25YRS)Social Skills Study Skills
Group Sessions Grades 3 – 6
Topics Test Preparation Study Habits Effective Note Taking Time Management Healthy Coping Mechanisms
for Stress
Group Sessions Grades K – 6
Groups are divided by age
Topics Encouraging Self Esteem Dealing with Bullying Establishing & Maintaining
Friendships Dealing with Strong
Emotions
Individual Sessions & Counseling available for all ages
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS
Family SessionsImplementing change and nurturing the family unit
Parent SessionsHow to effectively advocate for your child
Individual Counseling Support Groups
Parent Support GroupConnecting with other parents in similar situations
Women’s Support GroupLearning various strategies to deal with difficult everyday situations
PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS
Classroom ManagementMaking the most of class time with students
Educational StrategiesHow to effectively work with youth who have mental health issues
Professional ToolboxLearning effective communication strategies in the professional environment, how to present and advocate for yourself, group skills, non-verbal communication, listening, organization and time management
Workshops
Community Servicesi.e. Summer Camp Workshops: Educating staff on mental health issues and youth
DID YOU KNOW? It is estimated that, at any given time, approximately 15% of
children and youth in Canada experience mental health problems that inhibit healthy development 1
Fewer than 20% of those children and youth receive treatment ²
Poor mental health in Canadian school children poses a significant risk to their academic development and puts them at greater risk of dropping out of school, substance abuse and suicide ²
In a recent local study, 20% of the young participants claimed little or no satisfaction in their relationship with school personnel ³1 Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Provincial Health Officer’s Annual Report. An Ounce of Prevention Revisited: A review of health promotion and
selected outcomes for children and youth in BC schools. ² 2006.Canadian Council on Learning. Barrier to Learning: Mental Health Disorders among Canadian Youth. The Canadian Teachers’ Federation. 2011. ³La Table de concertation jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île. Portrait of West Island Youth. The Community Mobilization Program. 2006.
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS Students with learning disabilities are lazy
Students with learning disabilities require more time to complete school based assignments. This can lead to difficulties maintaining course requirements and organizing their school work. These challenges are often misinterpreted as ‘laziness,’ when in fact the individual is often trying and working harder than their peers.
Students with disabilities can't learn As we learn more about how to best teach students with disabilities, their achievement
and successes increase, as evidenced by the increasing number of students with special needs graduating from high school and going on to pursue postsecondary education.
School accommodations and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) give students with learning disabilities an unfair advantage over their peers Students with learning disabilities are required to meet the same academic standards as
their peers. Academic adjustments ensure equal and fair participation in a learning environment and ensure that actual learning is recognized.
Source: LDA Ontario www.ldao.ca; LDA Ontario- York Region www.ldayr.org
COMMUNITY NEED
Reason for call Number of Calls ReceivedRelating to our services 1560Referral Services 184General Information about Center 528
Total Calls (2012) 2272
“Finding the Family Resource Center was the first ray of hope we had had for a long time. That hope came by the way we were treated, starting with the first phone call, setting up contracts with us, met with the whole family to help us understand what we were dealing with and how they can help Robert. It was clear from the beginning that this was a family affair, and that Robert was an adult and her work would be directly with him but she would also work with us to give us support and understanding, both of which was badly needed. One important element was the ability of Ms. Goldberg to recognize Rob's ADHD behavior and use it as a teaching tool for us, as parents, who needed to learn about Robert's disability and his way of dealing with it. Robert’s life has improved, he has a job and has kept in for a year, is coping better generally, sees his daughter every other week and continues to know that all he has to do is call the Family Resource Center who will always be there for him. We are tremendously grateful for the support we have received and continue to receive from The Family Resource Center when new issues arise.”
- Jeanne Taylor, parent of client
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED? Donate
There is minimal core funding We are in a 100 percent fundraising position each year Funds are obtained through private donations, grant
applications and fundraising activities
Volunteer Help in the office administratively Have fun helping out with the kids Participate in event & fundraising
Thank you!
Family Resource Center4855 Boulevard des Sources
Pierrefonds, QC H8Y 3C8(514) 685-5912
[email protected] www.familyresourcecenter.qc.ca
Please contact us for more information
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