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Shortage of Foster Families: Is the Cumbersome System to Blame?
Sep 10, 2026
Our president, Mélanie Gagnon, spoke with Marie-Eve Tremblay on 98.5 FM to discuss the critical shortage of foster families and its possible causes.
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Foster Families: Concrete Commitments Expected During This Election Campaign
Aug 26, 2026
As the election campaign approaches, FFARIQ wants to bring back to the forefront of public debate a reality that is still not discussed enough: the more than 7,300 children in the care of child welfare services and the families who care for them every day.
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Blended Families: Informing Families to Better Protect Children
Aug 21, 2026
A recent report published in *La Voix de l’Est* regarding two young girls removed from an adoption process once again raises important questions about the practices of the DPJ.
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When will we shift from reacting to taking action?
Jul 13, 2026
Recent revelations regarding the falsification of a report at the Laval DPJ demonstrate once again that steps to change the culture within youth protection are only taken once situations have been made public.
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At 18, the State Abandons Its Children: It’s Time to Act
Apr 22, 2026
Mylène Moisan, a columnist for the newspaper Le Soleil, recently reported the story of an 18-year-old man left to fend for himself after his placement with the DPJ ended.
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Vox pop: our host families answer the questions you never dared to ask!
Feb 5, 2026
Demystifying the role of host families is part of our mandate. We took advantage of our conference last October to meet with host families and ask them a few questions about their reality.
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Foster parents cannot be prohibited from working outside the home!
Jan 20, 2026
Some regional DPJs are exceeding government guidelines by requiring that one parent remain at home to care for a child under the age of 5. This is a concerning situation that has been denounced by the FFARIQ.
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ARR: One Door Closes, but the FFARIQ is Not Giving Up
Sep 25, 2025
Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear our challenge seeking to have certain provisions of the LRR declared unconstitutional.
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Shortage of caseworkers: the youth protection system is in crisis
Jun 20, 2025
Our president, Mélanie Gagnon, responded in an article published by Radio-Canada in Outaouais concerning the shortage of caseworkers at the Youth Protection Branch (DPJ).
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Relaxation of criteria for adapting your home to become a foster home
Jun 17, 2025
Our president, Mélanie Gagnon, gave an interview to Le Devoir newspaper in response to the announcement by Lionel Carmant, Minister of Social Services, regarding the general criteria.
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Our president, Mélanie Gagnon, discusses foster family salaries
Jun 5, 2025
Our president, Mélanie Gagnon, gave an interview to Urbania magazine to answer the question: "How much does a foster family earn?"
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FFARIQ reacts to the CDPDJ report in Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec: putting children's interests first
Apr 30, 2025
Our president, Mélanie Gagnon, commented on the report by the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ) in an interview with Radio-Canada.
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Welcome to the Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights and a reminder of our concerns
Apr 17, 2025
Our President, Mélanie Gagnon, commented on 107.7 FM on the appointment of the 1st Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights, a plus for ensuring that children are heard.
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FFARIQ now represents all foster families in Montreal
Feb 10, 2025
On January 21, the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT) ruled that the Fédération des familles d'accueil et des ressources intermédiaires du Québec (FFARIQ) had become the sole representative association for the Montreal health and social services region.
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Sports and cultural allowances: petition submitted
Nov 5, 2024
On November 5, our president, Mélanie Gagnon, was at the National Assembly to table a petition calling for automatic, one-time annual payments for sports and cultural activities for children in foster families.
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Beginning of pressure tactics
Oct 30, 2024
At our symposium held on October 19 and 20, we took the opportunity to launch a lobbying campaign and reiterate that foster families are an essential service. Here's a look back at the highlights.
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DPJ Mauricie placed under guardianship
Oct 10, 2024
In an interview with ICI Radio-Canada's Télé-Journal, our president Mélanie Gagnon reacted to the placing of the Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec DPJ under trusteeship.
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Health crisis hits DPJ Côte-Nord
Jun 5, 2024
A child in a close-knit family on the North Shore recently learned that he would no longer have a caseworker. Why was this? Because she came from a private agency, and the Legault government recently implemented its decision to stop using private agencies to fill…
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Sexual abuse in a foster family: can’t wait for a commissioner!
Apr 30, 2024
The sad story of young girls who were victims of sexual abuse in a foster family in the Quebec region made the headlines last week. Our interim president, Mélanie Gagnon, has given a few media interviews on this subject.
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Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights: an Opportunity to be Seized
Feb 22, 2024
The FFARIQ has issued an opinion letter as Bill 37 moves to the detailed study stage in the National Assembly. The letter reiterates the importance of creating a Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights.
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Our Recommendations for the Position of Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights
Feb 9, 2024
FFARIQ's memoir on Bill no. 37, An Act respecting the Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights, was tabled on February 7.
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Creation of a Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights
Nov 8, 2023
The FFARIQ welcomes Bill 37 tabled by the Minister responsible for Social Services, Lionel Carmant, which creates the position of Commissioner for Children's Welfare and Rights.
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Introductory Training to Better Equip Foster Families
Aug 22, 2023
The FFARIQ is enthusiastic about its participation in the Working Group on Introductory Training for Foster Parents in Youth Protection. The FFARIQ sees this as the beginning of a response to its repeated requests to better prepare foster families before the arrival of…
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A second office for the ffariq permanence
Nov 24, 2022
Because you are everywhere in Quebec and we want you to have access to the FFARIQ office as easily as possible, we have opened a second office in Trois-Rivières, in Centre-du-Québec.
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Your FFARIQ Space exclusively unveiled during the congress
Nov 9, 2021
It is with great pride that our president Geneviève Rioux unveiled to the participants of the 2021 congress the unique extranet designed specifically for foster families in Quebec.
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CRUJeF Research – DÉFIS Podcast: To better understand the reality of children and families
May 6, 2021
Always on the lookout for advances in research to improve the quality of life of children, FFARIQ is pleased to have collaborated on Episode 3 of the podcast DÉFIS.
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Press release - Reaction to the Laurent Commission Prelude
Dec 1, 2020
The FFARIQ is pleased to note that its representations to the Laurent Commission seem to have borne fruit. In a Prelude released on November 30, the president of the FFARIQ expressed confidence that the report to be published in April will set the tone for a reform that…
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Press release - A satisfactory meeting between the FFARIQ and the minister Lionel Carmant - November 17, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
Geneviève Rioux, President of the FFARIQ, and Lionel Carmant, Minister for Health and Social Services had a virtual meeting on November 16. Following constructive discussions, Ms. Rioux mentioned being convinced that the minister is listening and ready to take action in…
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Press release - Commission Laurent - FFARIQ reaction
Nov 10, 2020
Extension deposit of the Commission Laurent report - The FFARIQ is disappointed and dismayed
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Modifications related to transport costs
Apr 16, 2020
The Québec Treasury Council recently made changes to compensation related to mileage costs. Thus, as from April 1st, the rate went from $ 0,47 / Km to $ 0,48 / Km and from $ 12,00 for the first 50 kilometers instead of $ 11,75.
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New disposition concerning transportation fees
Oct 2, 2019
In order to always better inform you, the FFARIQ advises all her resources that the Treasure Council modified the allowances granted for the transportation costs. As from October, 1st 2019, the allowance for the mileage passed to 0.47$/km and the basic allowance is…
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Press Release - FFARIQ
Sep 27, 2019
FFARIQ reaction to utilization of the sexuals habits questionnaire
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The series of three videos - FFARIQ Caring - Support - Defense
Sep 19, 2019
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Children of the DPJ The FFARIQ meets Minister Lionel Carmant
Jul 5, 2019
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Amendment to travel expenses and Other Inherent expenses
Oct 25, 2018
New provision on transportation allowance
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The new vice president
Oct 25, 2018
a new vice president has been elected on 21st october 2018
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Announcement of the winners of our draw
Sep 19, 2018
Last August, we sent you a questionnaire to get your opinion and perceptions about our organization.
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Reform of the Act respecting labor standards
Jun 29, 2018
We inform you that amendments were adopted by the National Assembly on June 12th, in connection with the Act respecting labor standards.
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COMMON FRONT for better conditions of the services provided by the IR-FTR
Jun 21, 2018
In the recent months, discussions have taken place between the following associations: FFARIQ, RESSAQ, ADRAQ as well as SCFP in order to organize a COMMON FRONT.
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JEFAR's scholarship awarded
May 15, 2018
Each year, the FFARIQ agrees to award a $ 1,000 scholarship to a student wishing to carry out a research project related to our concerns.
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Lump sum
May 14, 2018
A recent agreement between the ministry and the union has been reached.
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Inform'accueil January 2018
Jan 22, 2018
The most recent issue of our Inform'accueil is now available!
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Another win for the FFARIQ at the National Assembly
Aug 24, 2017
During a session of the parliamentary committee held on August 21st, 2017, the Minister, Mrs. Lucie Charlesbois, Delegate for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection, Public Health and Healthy Habits Submitted an amendment to the law granting a second request from the FFARIQ.
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Press release - increased recognition of foster families
Aug 15, 2017
The Fédération des familles d’accueil et ressources intermédiaires du Québec (FFARIQ) has been successful.
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Schedule for Easter holidays
Apr 12, 2017
The FFARIQ wishes to inform its members of its schedule for the Easter holidays.
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Reminder regarding your income tax return
Feb 21, 2017
Every year, in February, you receive a RL-29 slip for the previous year, 2016. This document sets out the payments you received in the past year and will be used to complete your income tax return.
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Revision of the YPA - Memorandum
Jan 17, 2017
The FFARIQ has worked very hard with numerous jurisdictions, in particular to ensure greater recognition of foster families with institutions
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Tour in Quebec's North Shore region
Dec 9, 2016
This week I had the pleasure of doing a tour in the beautiful North Shore region to meet the resources for the first time as President of the FFARIQ.
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Ms Genevieve Rioux is elected as FFARIQ’s new president!
Oct 21, 2016
Genevieve Rioux was elected by the members as president of the provincial group for a four-year mandate.
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Consultations regarding Bill 99
Oct 5, 2016
To listen the FFARIQ during the consultations of Bill 99, click here.
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Non-renewal of the President’s mandate, Jacinthe Boucher
Jul 25, 2016
Here comes the time to vote for the leadership positions of the FFARIQ. This year, the president and secretary positions will be in election during the general annual meeting, next October.
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Reminder : regional elections
Apr 6, 2016
Don't forget! It is time for you to apply for the regional elections!
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Collective agreement
Feb 18, 2016
We invite you to consult your new collective agreement, also available under the Members tab!
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Press release – Agreement in principle –
Dec 8, 2015
Dear resources, As you know, we signed our agreement in principle with the Negotiating Committee of the Health and Social Services Sector (CPNSSS) very recently.
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Liability insurance for your users – DARSSS
Jul 21, 2015
As you are aware, our group agreement provides, in Chapter 4-2.00 and in the letter of Agreement No. 4, insurance coverage for users under the property and casualty Insurance Program for Family resources and other eligible resources including their users.
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Refund policy for training activities
May 13, 2015
As you know, the missions of the FFARIQ include the development of continuing education and resource development. It is important to remember, however, that the reimbursement of expenses incurred for participation in these training activities has been negotiated with…
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