Fostering the participation and social engagement of young people and their families

Projects might relate to:

• promoting lifestyle habits that lead to community success, health and well-being (e.g. building parks and playgrounds, youth relations and representation with local authorities, community gardens)
• creating a just, equitable and peaceful society (e.g. mutual assistance among community members, intergenerational projects, volunteering for community organizations)
• strengthening of the sense of community (e.g. spring cleaning in parks, planting trees and plants).

This action is aligned with the following framework:

• Réseau québécois des Villes et Villages en santé
• 2030 Québec Youth Policy
• Municipal Family Policy Support Program

• Share information with families and young people.
• Consult with families and young people regarding planned projects and invite them to participate.
• Make community partners aware of the importance of considering the reality of families when organizing activities (e.g. family members’ schedules, cultural differences, financial means, transportation).
• Make a meeting space available to family and youth participants.