Searching for Francophones

Virtual platform distributing information on activities, programs, and services offered in French through Kingston and southeastern Ontario

• job postings for francophones
• agencies, organizations and public institutions that are members are made responsible to publish and update the information on the services and programs offered

Counselling for women who want to establish lives free of violence and for children who have witnessed violence

• one-to-one and group sessions
• Indigenous program (healing and parenting circles)
• Francophone Outreach program

French roman catholic church

• holds regular worship services

French-language services

• annual French services fair
• immigrant services including a welcome kit for French-speaking newcomers
• assistance in finding French services and resources etc
• employment services for job seekers and for employers

Montessori preschool and nursery for French toddlers

• licensed for 32 children

Francophone child care centre

• daycare has a capacity of 10 infants (0-18 years old), 15 places for toddlers (18 months to 2.5 years old), and 24 preschool places (2.5 years old to junior kindergarden)
• before and after school care available, capacity of 50

Francophone child care centre

• before and after school care
• capacity of 13 (children in junior kindergarten and kindergarten) and capacity of 20 (grades 1-6)

Francophone child care centre

• before and after school care available
• licensed for 32 preschoolers and 100 school age children
• infant and toddler care available at 711 Dalton Ave (see separate listing)

Francophone child care centre

• before and after school program
• capacity of 65

Francophone child care centre

• licensed for 10 infants, 25 toddlers

Cultural centre that offers nearly 15 events per year (most: professional - some: amateur)

• publishes the only francophone online magazine in the city
• office, theatre and meeting spaces available to the public (including private rentals)
• promotion, training, and production of artistic events
• location for community services in French and meeting place for francophones and francophiles of all provenance

Octave Theatre:

• 246 seats
• used for plays, singing, music, dance, symposiums, movie projections, videos, conferences, meetings, and more

Amateur theatre group established in 1980

• presents French theatre pieces at Octave theatre
• recruitment in September without auditions
• training workshops for actors and production team available

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a learning plan to achieve them

Literacy and Basic Skills

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

Legal clinic (Perth, Shabot Lake, Brockville)

Services

• employment and work
• housing law
• income assistance
• tribunals and courts
• health and disability
• immigration law
• refugee law

Legal information

• abuse and family violence
• debt and consumer rights
• French language rights
• human rights
• criminal law
• family law
• help with lawyers and paralegals
• wills and power of attorney

This clinic serves Lanark County, the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, the Townships of North and Central Frontenac, and the Township of Addington Highlands.

Not-for-profit day care centre before and after school program

Preschool program for young children

• toddler program for young children
• before and after school

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Older workers, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, Persons on Social Assistance, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Satellite offices located in

• Roseneath -- 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 (Alnwick Civic Centre). Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1pm to 4 pm
• Colborne -- 6 King Street, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 (Cramahe Public Library). Hours of Operation: Thursday 1 pm-4 pm.

COVID-19 (4 May 2021): Food bank in operation by appointment only * the service is modified to store vouchers * clients must leave their name and number at 613-820-3073 and a volunteer will call them back

Support services and programs for families in need that have children attending a French school

Opération Nutrition+:

• Families pay $15 a month for a green-box containing fruits and vegetables
• the value of the green-box is approximately $75-85
• items added to the box based on family size
• additional items include bread, cheese, yogurt and milk to allow families to prepare lunches for their school-aged children
• powdered milk, cereal, and baby food, diapers, infant clothing will be offered to families with infants

Food Bank:

• Families in need can receive non-perishable items
• they must make an appointment and visit the office to do so

Holidays program:

• Food, free turkey and gift baskets available to registered families ONLY

Legal clinic

COVID-19 (November 9, 2021): We are currently not meeting with people in-person. We are holding meetings by phone. Please call us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Services

• employment and work
• housing law
• income assistance
• tribunals and courts
• health and disability
• immigration law
• refugee law

Legal information

• abuse and family violence
• debt and consumer rights
• French language rights
• human rights
• criminal law
• family law
• help with lawyers and paralegals
• wills and power of attorney

Develops the full potential of francophone deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, blind or low vision students in Ontario

• education services and resources
• learning full and abbreviated Braille as well as specialized programming for students with blindness or low vision
• help ensure the overall development of the child and his inclusion in the society
• advisory services for school-aged children

Program designed to help reduce cardiovascular risk factors

• a mentor will provide personalized, confidential and free intervention plan to achieve a better heart healthy lifestyle

A full evaluation of risk factors is done at the beginning and at the end of the three month program during which a mentor will call or email, at a chosen frequency, to monitor and provide information on exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation (if needed) and stress management

• a one-year follow-up, including updating the cardiovascular risk profile, is offered to all participants
• a copy of the cardiovascular risk profile is also provided to the referring physician at each time point

Regular activities still suspended (Covid 19 Pandemic) as of May 1st 2022
Socio-cultural group for women

• meets regularly for lunch-and-learn events
• holiday and seasonal activities and outings
• golf, bridge, and other tournaments
• speakers and networking

COVID-19 (8 December 2021) Crisis lines still operating as usual.

Confidential and empathetic crisis line for anyone needing help, support, and resources.