Children's support
For children's health and development
Since September 1999, the Gisèle Faubert Foundation has donated over $1,000,000 in support of families across Quebec, with particular emphasis on the Roussillon MRC region, to help children with illnesses and disorders to flourish.
The needs are great, and the Foundation is proud to be able to ease the burden on families by offering this essential service in support of the community.
Support for the family
The Gisèle Faubert Foundation recognizes that each child is unique and may have special needs. That’s why it listens carefully and sensitively to all requests for financial support. The reasons for eligibility are wide-ranging and varied, in an effort to respond to as many requests as possible.
Travel costs for medical appointments
Health professional services: speech therapy….
Various forms of therapy: hippotherapy…
Respite center services
Cost of medical equipment and appliances: adapted tricycle….
Testimonials
« Charlie and Robin are identical twins born at 26 weeks who have to deal with several challenges related to their prematurity, including cerebral palsy. On a daily basis, this means frequent medical and rehabilitation appointments, dozens of stimulation exercises, and obstacles to adaptation and inclusion.
But it's also a lot of love, pride, compassion, and community solidarity. We are sincerely grateful to the Gisèle Faubert Foundation for supporting us in the purchase of two adapted chairs that allow Charlie and Robin greater inclusion and participation in family life. »
« As a single parent, I faced many challenges following my daughter Lyllie's diagnosis of dyslexia, and I want to share with you what a great relief it was to be able to get support from the Gisèle Faubert Foundation.
The impact of Lyllie's condition on her self-esteem and academic success is a major one; in order to provide her with the necessary support, I had to quit my job and ask for help in obtaining the services of professionals to get her out of her distressed state, and equip her to regain her confidence, little by little.
I feel enormous gratitude towards the Foundation, and I want to express my infinite appreciation - I feel like shouting a huge THANK YOU to the whole team!!! »
« As a social worker, I work for the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest. In my line of work, I have witnessed the benevolence and generosity of the Gisèle Faubert Foundation with families of children who are ill or living with disabilities. The Foundation supports families, for example, by providing equipment or care that is not covered. Their help reduces the financial burden on families, thereby improving the quality of life of children and their loved ones. »
« Delsa was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome in 2017 and is now 7 years old. She also suffers from other conditions, and her condition as a whole means that she has difficulty sitting up on her own.
As immigrants who arrived in Quebec 12 years ago, we had no idea of the support available to us to meet our daughter's special needs, as such support did not exist in our country of origin.
Thanks to the Foundation, we were able to obtain an adapted chair that greatly improves Delsa's quality of life, both at school and at home.
We are very grateful for your generosity, which makes our daily lives easier and has a huge positive impact on Delsa's life!
« Charlie and Robin are identical twins born at 26 weeks who have to deal with several challenges related to their prematurity, including cerebral palsy. On a daily basis, this means frequent medical and rehabilitation appointments, dozens of stimulation exercises, and obstacles to adaptation and inclusion.
But it's also a lot of love, pride, compassion, and community solidarity. We are sincerely grateful to the Gisèle Faubert Foundation for supporting us in the purchase of two adapted chairs that allow Charlie and Robin greater inclusion and participation in family life. »
« As a single parent, I faced many challenges following my daughter Lyllie's diagnosis of dyslexia, and I want to share with you what a great relief it was to be able to get support from the Gisèle Faubert Foundation.
The impact of Lyllie's condition on her self-esteem and academic success is a major one; in order to provide her with the necessary support, I had to quit my job and ask for help in obtaining the services of professionals to get her out of her distressed state, and equip her to regain her confidence, little by little.
I feel enormous gratitude towards the Foundation, and I want to express my infinite appreciation - I feel like shouting a huge THANK YOU to the whole team!!! »
« As a social worker, I work for the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest. In my line of work, I have witnessed the benevolence and generosity of the Gisèle Faubert Foundation with families of children who are ill or living with disabilities. The Foundation supports families, for example, by providing equipment or care that is not covered. Their help reduces the financial burden on families, thereby improving the quality of life of children and their loved ones. »
« Delsa was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome in 2017 and is now 7 years old. She also suffers from other conditions, and her condition as a whole means that she has difficulty sitting up on her own.
As immigrants who arrived in Quebec 12 years ago, we had no idea of the support available to us to meet our daughter's special needs, as such support did not exist in our country of origin.
Thanks to the Foundation, we were able to obtain an adapted chair that greatly improves Delsa's quality of life, both at school and at home.
We are very grateful for your generosity, which makes our daily lives easier and has a huge positive impact on Delsa's life!
Request for assistance
- How to apply
- Useful information
For 25 years, the Gisèle Faubert Foundation has provided financial assistance to families of children affected by any disease or disorder. The well-being of these families is always important to us.
However, the new mission of the Foundation to carry out the construction of a palliative care home in Montérégie-Ouest is entering its active phase of major fundraising campaign and the beginning of construction is imminent. In this context, all our energies and all the money of the Foundation will be devoted to the construction of the house.
We will resume support for families of sick children once the house is operational and fill the critical need for lack of end-of-life beds in our region.
Useful information about financial assistance
- The Foundation evaluates each case on its own merits;
- The Foundation has not determined a fixed maximum or minimum amount – the decision on the amount granted is based on family income and the child’s needs;
- Financial assistance can be granted in a variety of ways: on an ad hoc basis, during hospitalization, as reimbursement for appointments with a healthcare professional upon presentation of receipts;
- Several applications may be submitted for the same child – the amount is allocated for the current year only. A new application must be submitted each year.
- Request for assistance
- Useful information
Apply online
1-Family requests for assistance
- The child must be under 18 years of age and a resident of Quebec;
- The request for financial support must be duly completed;
- Proof of diagnosis of the child’s illness or disorder must accompany the application;
- Proof of family income must accompany the application (notice of assessment).
2- Social worker's request for assistance
- The child must be under 18 years of age;
- The notice of assessment, including family income, must be sent to the Foundation;
- Proof of diagnosis of the child’s illness or disorder must be sent to the Foundation;
- A letter containing the request and the amount to be paid must be sent to the Foundation.
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Useful information about financial assistance
- The Foundation evaluates each case on its own merits;
- The Foundation has not determined a fixed maximum or minimum amount – the decision on the amount granted is based on family income and the child’s needs;
- Financial assistance can be granted in a variety of ways: on an ad hoc basis, during hospitalization, as reimbursement for appointments with a healthcare professional upon presentation of receipts;
- Several applications may be submitted for the same child – the amount is allocated for the current year only. A new application must be submitted each year.
Many thanks
to all our partners and donors
The Gisèle Faubert Foundation is proud to count on the invaluable collaboration and generosity of its partners, sponsors, and donors. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each and every one of them for supporting our missions with us.