Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie

What Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie does

Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie is a registered Canadian charitable foundation established on 26 January 1993 (originally operating as Fondation Boisjolie) and headquartered at 575 rue Adoncour in Longueuil, Quebec. The organization exists to improve quality of life for children and adolescents followed under Quebec's Youth Protection Act (DPJ) in the Montérégie region, operating across three program pillars: Health (funding private therapies such as speech, occupational, psychotherapy, and dental care not covered by RAMQ), Social Integration (camp access, sports, cultural activities, and life experiences), and Education (school supplies, scholarships, and post-secondary transition support). It directly operates three residential homes — L'Escargot, l'Explorateur, and le Colibri — for children aged 0-12 with severe attachment, developmental, and behavioral needs.

The Foundation's portfolio comprises roughly twenty named programs and campaigns, including Projet Clé (post-secondary transition support for youth aging out of care at age 18, expanded to Laval in 2018), Projet Sourire (dental care), Fonds Blackburn Athletics (sports access, $847,274+ raised since 2017), Fonds Bégin-Maîtres Cube (specialized health services), Projet Découverte (arts experiences), Projet vers l'Avenir (educational persistence, $303,639+ distributed), La Rentrée en Beauté (annual school supply campaign reaching 972 children in 2025), Paniers de Noël de Suzie (5,000+ children across Quebec), and J'veux jouer dehors! (outdoor courtyard at Valleyfield Campus, $470,000 raised over 15 months). It also runs flagship fundraising events including the 34th annual RBC-presented golf tournament, Défi 12h de nuit (overnight walk at Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville), Tournoi de balle-donnée, Tournoi de golf Blackburn Athletics, and the inaugural 2026 Soirée Cœur d'enfant at Plaza Rive-Sud.

The Foundation has no proprietary technology platform and operates on standard WordPress web infrastructure with Google Analytics. Its business model is donation-driven: funds are raised through monthly donor programs, online one-time gifts via jedonneenligne.org, corporate sponsorships, RACJ-licensed charitable gaming (Moitié-Moitié lottery), and event-based fundraising. Beneficiary delivery occurs through referrals from CISSS de la Montérégie-Est social workers. The organization employs 1-10 staff, is governed by a Board of Directors, and reports under Martine St-Arnault as Directrice générale with Sandra Reise as deputy. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no equity ownership structure.

Name

Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie

Legal name

Fondation du Centre jeunesse de la Montérégie

Website

https://fcjmonteregie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie is a Quebec charitable foundation that supports children under youth protection in Montérégie across health, social integration, and education pillars, operating residential homes and funding programs through donations, corporate partnerships, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Youth Protection Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth protection services
• Child welfare programs
• Social integration support
• Healthcare access programs
• Education assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie is a charitable foundation that improves the quality of life of children and youth under Quebec's Youth Protection Act (DPJ) in the Montérégie region by funding and delivering three pillars of support: healthcare access (dental care, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy), social integration (sports, cultural activities, camps, outdoor facilities), and education (school supplies, post-secondary transition support, scholarships). It sustains these programs through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and annual fundraising events in partnership with the Montérégie business community.

Product overview

Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de la Montérégie is a charitable foundation (not a technology product company) offering a portfolio of programs and fundraising activities to support vulnerable children under youth protection. The foundation operates across three pillars of aid: Health (Projet Sourire, Fonds Bégin-Maîtres Cube), Social Integration (Fonds Possible, Projet Papillons, J'veux jouer dehors!, Bâtir l'espoir), and Education (Projet Clé, Projet vers l'Avenir, Partenariat Fondation Eulalie-Durocher). Additionally, the foundation organizes annual fundraising events including the Défi 12h de nuit, Tournoi de golf, Tournoi de balle-donnée, Tournoi de golf Blackburn Athletics, and Soirée Cœur d'enfant. The foundation also runs campaigns like La Rentrée en Beauté (school supplies) and Un bonheur à la fois (fulfilling youth wishes). This is a philanthropic organization, not a technology platform or software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Projet Sourire Provides essential dental care funding for youth whose needs are not covered by Quebec's public health insurance (RAMQ), supporting oral health, well-being, and self-esteem. Targeted to vulnerable children under youth protection.
• Fonds Bégin-Maîtres Cube Provides specialized and urgent health care services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, psychopedagogy) for vulnerable children with complex needs not covered by public resources.
• Fonds Possible Enables youth in need to access summer camps and special activities, providing experiences that build confidence, autonomy, and childhood memories.
• Bâtir l'espoir Multi-phase campaign to create calm rooms, renovate youth bedrooms, and develop outdoor spaces at the Saint-Hyacinthe Campus for vulnerable youth in rehabilitation.
• Projet L'Essentiel Addresses urgent food insecurity needs for families in precarious situations, providing grocery gift cards and emergency food assistance.
• Projet Construis ta vie Provides financial support through gift cards over several months to help youth transition to adult life with opportunities to build their future.
• J'veux jouer dehors! Campaign to create a new outdoor courtyard at the Valleyfield Campus with five distinct areas: multisport space, pool area, green space with play structures, basketball court, and fire pit for vulnerable youth.
• Projet Découverte Provides youth with arts experiences including music lessons, theater, and artistic activities that help channel emotions, develop skills, and build confidence.
• Projet Papillons Creates meaningful life experiences for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, offering activities that build confidence, sense of belonging, and self-esteem.
• Fonds Blackburn Athletics Provides youth access to sports activities, adapted equipment, and day camps, supporting physical health, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Partenariat Fondation Eulalie-Durocher Partnership providing educational opportunities for ambitious youth since 2015, enabling access to quality studies and tools to build their future confidently.
• Projet Clé Supports youth leaving youth protection at the age of majority to pursue post-secondary studies by providing financial assistance, mentoring, and psychosocial support for successful transition to adult life.
• Projet vers l'Avenir Education-focused fund providing financial support to help youth persevere in school, acquire essential tools for success, and access the same opportunities as their peers.
• La Rentrée en Beauté Annual campaign providing personalized school bags with essential supplies to children followed under youth protection, enabling them to start the school year with confidence.
• Un bonheur à la fois Platform enabling donors to fulfill specific wishes and experiences for youth, such as video games, clothing, or group outings, creating moments of happiness aligned with peers.
• Residential Houses (L'Escargot, l'Explorateur, le Colibri) Three residential houses providing specialized care for children aged 0–12 with severe attachment issues, developmental delays, and emotional and behavioral disorders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22.8% of youth from DPJ obtain high school diploma before age 23 vs 85.7% general population ( Projet Clé addresses this gap)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Fondation DesjardinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner of the Projet Clé program. Fondation Desjardins provides essential funding and support to help youth aging out of youth protection pursue post-secondary education. The partnership enables mentorship programs and financial assistance for these vulnerable youth.
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial presenter of the annual golf tournament. RBC wealth management division sponsors the flagship fundraising event that raises over $400,000 annually for vulnerable youth in Montérégie.
• ProvigocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial presenter of the Défi 12h de nuit event. Provigo Le Marché provides on-site support and refreshments during the overnight challenge event, contributing to its success.
• MaxiflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of the Paniers de Noël de Suzie Christmas basket program. Maxi stores across Quebec host the annual event, with the company providing substantial support for over 1,000 families and 5,000+ children annually.
• Tim Hortons QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst-time partner for the Biscuit sourire des Fêtes campaign. Tim Hortons launched this initiative to support vulnerable children, raising over 41,815 $ in its inaugural year.
• Fondation Home Depot CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner since 2013 for the Porte orange campaign to prevent and end youth homelessness. The foundation invests in three strategic pillars to help at-risk youth develop positively.
• Blackburn AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Jerry Blackburn in 2017, this fund provides children access to sports activities, equipment, and day camps. Has helped over 5,226 children and raised more than 847,274 $.
• CISSS de la Montérégie-EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssential government partner for delivering youth protection services. Collaborates with the Foundation on Projet Clé and other programs for youth under protection.
• Construction PCLflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerVice-president Sébastien Tremblay serves as honorary president of the Soirée Cœur d'enfant 2026 event. The construction company supports the Foundation's flagship fundraising evening.
• Fondation Immobilière de Montréal pour les jeunes (FIMJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration to provide warm, suitable housing for young children in residential homes. Partnership improves living conditions in group homes.
• Centre dentaire Bélanger, Paré et AssociésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental care partner for the Projet Sourire program, providing essential dental care services to children whose needs are not covered by government programs.
• Plaza Rive-SudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the inaugural Soirée Cœur d'enfant 2026 event. Provides elegant event space for the Foundation's new flagship fundraising evening.
• Jerry BlackburncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador and founder of the Fonds Blackburn Athletics. Received the King's Coronation Medal for commitment to youth. Has helped over 5,226 children through sports programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon: One of Quebec's largest philanthropic foundations focused on reducing poverty through child development and education. Comparable mission around child welfare and educational success, but operates at much greater scale across Quebec.
• Centraide du Grand Montréal (United Way): Major federated fundraising organization supporting community services in Greater Montreal. Comparable as a fundraising entity channeling donor dollars to vulnerable populations, but operates at vastly larger scale with a broader mandate.
• Kids Help Phone Foundation: National Canadian charitable organization supporting youth mental health services. Comparable youth-focused charitable fundraising model, but operates nationally at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation: Foundation supporting Batshaw Youth and Family Centres in Montreal for children in need of protection. Directly comparable mission and structure (foundation supporting a youth protection centre), but operates in Montreal rather than Montérégie.

Direct peers

• Fondation des Auberges du cœur: Quebec network of shelters and resources for at-risk and homeless youth. Directly comparable as a Quebec-based charitable foundation supporting vulnerable youth through housing, social integration, and transition-to-adulthood programs.
• Fondation Tel-Jeunes: Quebec foundation supporting youth well-being and mental health through fundraising for Tel-Jeunes services. Comparable as a Quebec charitable foundation funding programs that address gaps in government services for youth.
• Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Montréal: Foundation supporting children under youth protection in the Montreal region. Directly comparable mission of fundraising to complement Quebec DPJ services, with similar three-pillar model and corporate partnership approach.
• Fondation OLO: Quebec foundation supporting vulnerable families with young children through nutritional support and prenatal care. Comparable as a Quebec charitable foundation providing direct services to vulnerable children not covered by government programs.
• Fondation Jean Lapointe: Quebec foundation focused on addiction prevention and supporting at-risk youth through school-based programs. Comparable fundraising and program delivery model serving vulnerable youth populations in Quebec.

Emerging players

• Fondation de la Famille Tremblay: Quebec-based family foundation supporting child welfare and youth causes. Comparable as a smaller Quebec charitable entity funding children-in-need programs, though with a narrower geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cjmonteregie
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCJMonteregie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondationcjm
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcjmonteregie

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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