Tools and resources
Tools and resources
Tools and resources to help kids stay in school and succeed
The Desjardins Foundation supports many organizations that work to promote academic success. We also partner with organizations to develop tools to help parents and teachers.
Our youth need recognition and acknowledgement to stay motivated in school. It's up to us to support and encourage them.
Partner organizations and other resources
Promoting language development with the public libraries of Quebec
We're helping the Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec to introduce its Biblio-Jeux program in libraries across the province. The program was developed by speech language therapists who use family games to develop the oral and written language skills of children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Qualified library staff can help families with the games.
Find libraries that offer the Biblio-Jeux program (site in French only)
Jeunes musiciens du monde
We help the organization systemize its musical and social pedagogical approach, allowing thousands of children and teens in high-risk environments to have fun learning music to help them develop their full potential.
Learn more about Jeunes musiciens du monde (site in French only)
Lire et faire lire
The Foundation supports Lire et faire lire, an organization that promotes the joy of reading and a love of books among children ages 4 to 8, while building connections between generations. The Desjardins Foundation's contribution allows the organization to increase the reach of its program and directly help more children in daycare centres and schools across Ontario and Quebec.
Institut Pacifique
Social relations are important for young people, allowing them to develop throughout their lives. That's why we're helping the Institut Pacifique to revamp and roll out their Vers le pacifique program. The program offers workshops in daycares and elementary schools to teach young people important interpersonal skills such as managing their emotions, resolving conflicts and peer mediation. The Institut Pacifique also offers free tools for families.
Learn more about the Institut Pacifique (site in French only)
Partner organizations and other resources
Alloprof Parents
We support Alloprof Parents, which provides a wide range of free tools related to children's education.
You'll have access to articles, downloadable resources, videos and content from experts, as well as a service for receiving specialized advice by phone, email or Messenger.
Promoting language development with the public libraries of Quebec
We're helping the Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec to introduce its Biblio-Jeux program in libraries across the province. The program was developed by speech language therapists who use family games to develop the oral and written language skills of children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Qualified library staff can help families with the games.
Find libraries that offer the Biblio-Jeux program (site in French only)
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance.
Articles, downloadable resources, videos and videoconferences are available, as well as an online forum and phone service to speak directly with experts.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Tools
Mental health awareness
We support Fondation Jeunes en tête in their mission to prevent mental distress in young people ages 11 to 18. We contribute to a Quebec-wide program for high school students that teaches them to build good mental health habits. Our support also helps to create tools for parents, teenagers and teachers, including:
Pamphlet: Lending a kid a helping hand
Created in partnership with Kids Help Phone, this pamphlet identifies the signs that a problematic situation is affecting your child's well-being and explains how you can help.
Partner organizations and other resources
Helping young people find their dream job
We are proud to support Academos in their mission of helping young people find a career that excites them. We help by contributing to the development of their mentoring platform, which allows young people to chat with professionals in various fields, as well as by creating content for parents guiding their kids during this milestone.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance.
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who have persevered academically and who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Want to apply for these scholarships?
Support for young people who need help
Our contributions to Kids Help Phone makes the organization's live chat services more accessible so that young people can find the best support and a sympathetic ear.
Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 professional counselling and information to young people across Canada who need help and have nowhere else to turn.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Mental health awareness
Do you want to learn more about mental health? Fondation Jeunes en tête offers a complete toolkit, which includes tools and tips on how adolescence works, how to react when things go wrong and how to keep your mental balance on a daily basis. Here’s an overview:
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who have persevered academically and who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Want to apply for these scholarships? You can get more information from your educational institution.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance.
Academos, to find your dream job
Do you know about Academos? It's an app to help you find your dream job. This social networking platform introduces young people to the working world and helps them determine what they want to do professionally.
You can talk with mentors who work in a field you're interested in.
Parliament Hill internships
We give young Canadian university graduates the opportunity to intern on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where they become fully immersed in Canadian democratic life.
Help for young people at Auberges du cœur
We provide young people staying in Auberge du cœur youth shelters the tools they need to stay in school. The funds donated by the Desjardins Foundation go towards meeting each centre's specific needs, which may include tutoring services, school supplies and computers.
Literacy scholarships
The Desjardins Foundation supports the Go Getters' bursaries which recognize the perseverance and determination of adults who have successfully made efforts to improve their literacy skills and situation.
Support when you need it
If talking to an adult you trust is not an option, Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 professional counselling and information to young people across Canada.
Our contributions to Kids Help Phone makes the organization's live chat services more accessible so that young people can find the best support and a sympathetic ear.
Partner organizations and other resources
Alloprof Parents
We support Alloprof Parents, which provides a wide range of free tools related to children's education.
You'll have access to articles, downloadable resources, videos and content from experts, as well as a service for receiving specialized advice by phone, email or Messenger.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance. If you'd like to participate in this program with your students, check out their project platform.
Institut Pacifique
Social relations are important for young people, allowing them to develop throughout their lives. That's why we're helping the Institut Pacifique to revamp and roll out their Vers le pacifique program. The program offers workshops in daycares and elementary schools to teach young people important interpersonal skills such as managing their emotions, resolving conflicts and peer mediation. The Institut Pacifique also offers free tools for families.
Learn more about the Institut Pacifique (site in French only)
Jeunes musiciens du monde
We help the organization systemize its musical and social pedagogical approach, allowing thousands of children and teens in high-risk environments to have fun learning music to help them develop their full potential.
Learn more about Jeunes musiciens du monde (site in French only)
Lire et faire lire
The Foundation supports Lire et faire lire, an organization that promotes the joy of reading and a love of books among children ages 4 to 8, while building connections between generations. The Desjardins Foundation's contribution allows the organization to increase the reach of its program and directly help more children in daycare centres and schools across Ontario and Quebec.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Tools
Mental health awareness
We support Fondation Jeunes en tête in their mission to prevent mental distress in young people ages 11 to 18. We contribute to a Quebec-wide program for high school students that teaches them to build good mental health habits. Our support also helps to create tools for parents, teenagers and teachers, including:
- Taking care of yourself: The key to greater serenity and resilience
- Imagining your future to make the best decisions
- Knowing your strengths: The key to boosting your optimism and resilience
Partner organizations and other resources
Alloprof Parents
We support Alloprof Parents, which provides a wide range of free tools related to children's education.
You'll have access to articles, downloadable resources, videos and content from experts, as well as a service for receiving specialized advice by phone, email or Messenger.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance. If you'd like to participate in this program with your students, check out their project platform.
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who have persevered academically and who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Want to apply for these scholarships?
Jeunes musiciens du monde
We help the organization systemize its musical and social pedagogical approach, allowing thousands of children and teens in high-risk environments to have fun learning music to help them develop their full potential.
Learn more about Jeunes musiciens du monde (site in French only)
Support for young people who need help
Our contributions to Kids Help Phone makes the organization's live chat services more accessible so that young people can find the best support and a sympathetic ear.
Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 professional counselling and information to young people across Canada who need help and have nowhere else to turn.
Legal information for young people
We support the educational component of Éducaloi by helping them continue to offer free legal information in schools to nearly 50,000 students each year.
The Youth Zone section of the Éducaloi website features over 100 articles on topics geared to 12- to 17-year-olds.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Tools
Helping young people find their dream job
We are proud to support Academos in their mission of helping young people find a career that excites them. We help by contributing to the development of their mentoring platform, which allows young people to chat with professionals in various fields, as well as by creating content for parents guiding their kids during this milestone.
Partner organizations and other resources
Parliament Hill internships
We give young Canadian university graduates the opportunity to intern on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where they become fully immersed in Canadian democratic life.
The Desjardins Foundation supports the Go Getters' bursaries which recognize the perseverance and determination of adults who have successfully made efforts to improve their literacy skills and situation.
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who have persevered academically and who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Want to apply for these scholarships?