Maison de la Famille du Pontiac
161 Principale St., Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0
Tel.: 819-683-1337 – Fax: 819-683-5595
General Director: Lisa Danis
Mission
- To help families living in poverty with life skills and provide for basic needs (food, clothing, etc.)
- To provide assistance and support to improve the quality of life for families and individuals experiencing economic and/or other difficulties.
Services
- Community daycare / drop-in childcare
- Clothing counter
- “La petite route du lait” breastfeeding space for infants
- Snow Suit Fund
- Meeting room
- Internet and photocopy services
- Meals on Wheels
Activities
VIP
• Knowledge-sharing and volunteer workshops
Parent-Child Workshops – Les petites frimousses
• stimulation activities (crafts, reading, games)
• Strengthening parent-child attachment
• Development of parenting skills
Themed Workshops for Parents – YAPP
• Positive discipline
• Emotion management
• Child development
• Conferences and training sessions
Little Chefs
• Promoting healthy eating and creativity in cooking
Les chatounets
• Child development workshops in a family setting
• School readiness and smoother school transition
Creative Activities
• Crafts
• Painting
• Seasonal activities (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, spring break)
Free and Structured Play – Je bouge
• Supervised play periods
• Educational and motor skill games
Individual Family Support
• Listening and support services
• Referrals to community resources
Coffee Meet-Up – Commun-ô-Thé
• Exchanges between parents and community members
• Reducing social isolation
• Open or facilitated discussions
Special Activities and Events
• Family celebrations
• Theme days
• Family outings (when applicable)
Intergenerational Projects
• Activities with seniors
• Sharing knowledge and experiences
“More Than Perfect” Lunch & Community Sharing Lunch
• Collective cooking activities for the community
Health Capsules
• Health-related workshops
• Tips and tricks for family well-being
Contact us for complete program information.