Self-esteem and Healthy Living Habits program

November 11, 2021

The Foundation offers these young people the opportunity to live positive experiences that are conducive to the development of their self-confidence.

The young people of the DYP are affected by extreme emotional, psychological, or physical suffering. The traumatic experiences they endured during childhood and adolescence can often shatter their self-esteem. The activities offered awaken new interests and passions, while giving young people the opportunity for self-discovery and the creation of their own identity.

In 2023-2024, more than 1,300 young people have receive support to foster self-esteem and healthy lifestyle habits.

The Self-esteem and Healthy Living Habits Program in action:

Purchase of sports and artistic equipment
Registration for community sports activities
Registration for summer camps and day camps
Creation of reading corners

The Foundation promotes the personal development of young people

Thanks to the Foundation’s generosity, children training once or twice a week were visited by a karate master. Their skills increased, allowing them to earn their yellow belts. They received a kimono, a t-shirt and a diploma as gifts.rnrnThere is no need to tell you how proud they are! Thank you for your support.

Émilie Blanchette

Childhood Educator, Phoenix Unit

Who can benefit from the Fondation’s Self-esteem and Healthy Living Habits program?

The program’s funds are accessible to young people aged 0 to 17 taken into the care of the DYP, followed by the CIUSSS of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal and living in their natural living environment, in a foster home, group home or rehabilitation centre. Any request must be initiated by the social worker involved in the youth’s case.

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Data from the Foundation’s 2021-2023 impact report