Respite Services for Families With Young Children
Find a list of respite services in the Outaouais region for families with young children.
#You Asked – Children & Families
What vision care is covered by the Québec Health Insurance Plan?
The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) pays the cost of certain services provided by optometrists. ▶ Services covered for all: In the event of a sudden eye problem such as conjunctivitis or inflammation of the eyelid, or where there is a foreign…
#YouAsked: “Can you share some safety tips to help me and my family stay safe this summer while in the water?”
Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. The following are just a few important safety tips you should be aware of before you,…
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions to available health and socila service sresources within the Outaouais.
#YouAsked: “How Can I Help Motivate my Child so they’ll Stay in School?”
School perseverance can be a struggle for many children. They might lack the motivation or self-confidence they need to stay in school and earn a high school diploma or a qualification, or they might be having a difficult time fitting the demands of school with…
#YouAsked: “My child has an eating disorder. Where can I find help?”
Eating disorders can involve rigid diets, bingeing on food in secret, throwing up after meals or obsessively counting calories. It’s not easy to watch someone you care about damage their health—especially when the solution appears, at least on the outside, to be simple. But eating…
#YouAsked “How can I help my child get ready for kindergarten?”
Read to your child every day. Read adventure books, books about feelings and emotions, books about how much you love them and magical books about unicorns and fairies! Give them plenty of opportunities to socialize with friends. It’s also a great way to learn how…
#YouAsked: “What can we do to prepare our family for an emergency situation such as a severe storm?”
To prepare your family to face an emergency such as a flood, tornado, wildfire, earthquake or power outage, you should consider having an emergency plan and an emergency kit that will include all essential items to survive the first 72 hours following a disaster. We’ve…
#YouAsked: “I suspect my child is being bullied at school. What can I do?”
If your child approaches you about being bullied or if you suspect they are being bullied, you should act quickly and prevent it from happening again. Here are a few steps you can take: Listen to your child and assure them that they have a…
