Webinar
Significant Non-Parental Adults: The Connections That Make a Difference
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
In a young person’s journey, it is often a multitude of small gestures from various people that, together, create a safety net or a supportive environment for their growth and educational success. Among these people, significant non-parental adults play a crucial role.
Agenda:
- Who are these key adults in young people’s lives?
- Why is their presence so important?
- Which gestures, support, and attitudes are most beneficial from the perspective of youth?
The webinar will also feature:
- Inspiring perspectives from young people about the adults who support them.
- New findings from the Flambeau project, a longitudinal study on significant non-parental adults.
Our guests include:
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO)
Regular Researcher, School Environments Research Group (GRES)
University Researcher, Research and Expertise Center – Youth in Difficulty, CIUSSS-Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal