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Café-Parents of the AIEM
Café-Parents of the AIEM
A space to connect, share, and reduce isolation among parents
Key points
Café Parents is a free AIEM service for immigrant parents in Montréal, particularly in the eastern part of the city.
These friendly group meetings offer a space to talk with other parents, reduce isolation, feel heard, and leave with ideas and support to better navigate parenting in the context of immigration.
A free on-site childcare service is available during the meetings.
A welcoming space for immigrant parents
Becoming a parent in a new country involves many changes. New rules, expectations, and ways of doing things can sometimes lead to stress, uncertainty, or isolation.
Café Parents was created to offer immigrant parents a simple, accessible, and welcoming place where they can take time for themselves, talk about parenting, and feel supported by other parents facing similar realities.
For many families, Café Parents is an important first step toward a more positive and confident family integration experience in Québec.
How Café Parents meetings work
Café Parents meetings are group gatherings based on a friendly and informal approach, focused on open discussion and peer exchange.
Discussions may include:
parenting in the context of immigration
children’s development and well-being
everyday family challenges
useful resources for parents and families
Topics can be suggested by the parents themselves, based on their needs and concerns.
Café Parents and Espace Parents: understanding the difference
Café Parents
- Friendly group meetings
- Open discussions between parents
- Flexible participation
- A space for support and sharing
Espace Parents
- Structured program
- 9 thematic sessions
- Defined objectives and content
Café Parents is not a structured workshop program. It is an informal discussion space, open to all immigrant parents.
Who is Café Parents for?
Café Parents is for:
- immigrant parents
- newly arrived families
- parents facing challenges related to adaptation, parenting, or integration in Québec
What you will find at Café Parents
By taking part in Café Parents, you can:
- connect with other parents with similar experiences
- reduce isolation and build social connections
- ask questions in a respectful and non-judgmental environment
- discover helpful family resources
- take time for yourself while your children are cared for on site
Practical information
- Free service
Meetings announced through the AIEM newsletter
Locations vary depending on the schedule, mainly in East Montréal
Free on-site childcare during meetings
A valid AIEM file is required to participate
Register
To find out about upcoming Café Parents meetings, subscribe to the AIEM newsletter:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Café Parents is completely free.
This activity is made possible through the financial support of the Government of Québec, under the Accompagnement et soutien à l’intégration (PASI) program, administered by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).
