Fund for Autism

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Fund for Autism

Thanks to Mr. Dormani’s donation, the Foundation has set up a fund to help families with children with an autism spectrum disorder. This neurological disorder affects many aspects of a child’s development. It affects their ability to communicate and relate to others, and restricts their interests. The funds are often used to cover the cost of attending specialized summer camps.

Other recent achievements

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND

Campaign to raise funds to support the CISSS de l’Outaouais in the fight against COVID-19

Information Package for Newcomers

This project provides immigrant parents with informational and prevention-focused material on the proper ways to interact with children so as to avoid reports to the Youth Protection Branch.

Home support program

The Home Support Program is a fund that benefits families and individuals dealing with particular hardships or a situational crisis.

Broselow Kits

This kit contains all the emergency equipment needed for pediatric resuscitation

2020 Youth Funds

The Gatineau Health Foundation is also doing its share to support a number of programs tailored to the diverse needs of young people in rehabilitation centres or foster families, as well as other children requiring a follow-up by the Youth Protection Branch.

Hearing Screening Instrument

Home support program

The Home Support Program is a fund that benefits families and individuals dealing with particular hardships or a situational crisis.

Specialized Equipment for Pediatrics

This year, the Foundation partnered with Opération Enfant Soleil to fund various projects in pediatric and youth services, allowing the purchase of various specialized equipment.

Multimedia room at the "Maison de l'apprenti" (Youth Protection Branch)

Inauguration of the brand new multimedia room created with funding from the Foundation, in partnership with the Fondation québécoise pour les jeunes contrevenants.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG - Brao

In 2019, the Foundation’s contribution enabled the Youth Protection Branch (YPB) to acquire Brao, an emotional support dog trained by the Mira Foundation, to provide support and comfort to children and teenagers going through stressful or anxiety-inducing situations.