Association Emmanuel

You are interested in fostering or adopting a child with special needs and would like to learn more about the process, daily life, the support offered by our organization, and more? Our Gestance Meeting information session is available online and is free of charge. These sessions are the perfect opportunity to get all the details you need to inform your decision.

The Gestance Meeting allows participants to learn more about the steps involved in adopting a child with special needs. Whether you’re just beginning to explore this option or are already well into the process, you’ll find answers to your questions: youth protection laws, types of placement plans, children’s profiles, the matching process, the types of families we’re looking for, the necessary steps, and concepts related to attachment are just some of the topics that will be covered. An Emmanuel family will also be there to share their story and their journey.

Target Audience:

• Parents who are considering welcoming a child into their family for various reasons, but who have always, throughout their personal journeys, been open to diversity and shown a particular sensitivity toward people in need;
• Educators, social workers, and care providers of all kinds who wish to take an extra step in their commitment to children with special needs;
• Parents awaiting adoption through the “Mixed Bank” program (programme Banque mixte) who wish to better prepare themselves to welcome a child in this situation.

Registration

The meeting will be conducted in French.

Our annual fundraising campaign is underway. Thank you for supporting our mission.

A collective effort

What is the non-profit organization Association Emmanuel?
For 39 years, the Association Emmanuel has been working in various ways to promote the adoption of any child, regardless of their specific needs, for whom social services are unable to find an adoptive family. Specifically, we identify Québec families who are open to diversity, then prepare and support them in welcoming a child with special needs.

What is the purpose of this fundraising campaign?
Your contribution will help us find forever families for children referred to us by social services. Your support will also help us provide these families with the necessary support and tools so they can better care for the children entrusted to them.

Your donation makes a significant difference. Your contribution is especially valuable in helping us continue our unique mission in Québec. 

How you can contribute to our mission:
– Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your action can amplify our impact.
– Make a donation: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.
– Raise funds: You can help raise donations by creating your own campaign.

Giving the right to a family is everyone’s business.
Because of your contributions, children will find a place forever.
Thank you for making a difference.
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