Health

The Lighthouse Children and Families

La Maison André Gratton is a haven where seriously ill children find comfort.

Photo: The Lighthouse, Children and Families

At the Lighthouse, art, music and play flow thorough the building, brightening the days of the children staying there.

Photo: Mikael Theimer

Every moment at the Lighthouse is a celebration of life.

Photo: Mikael Theimer

Volunteers entertain and divert the children, but also help the treatment team for non-medical care.

Photo: Mikael Theimer

Every day, children at the Lighthouse can escape the medical setting, even if just for a few moments, and take part in fun, creative activities.

Photo: The Lighthouse, Children and Families

At Maison André Gratton, our specialized medical team provides children with the complex care that they require.

Photo: Mikael Theimer

So that Sick Children Can Thrive Until the End of Their Lives

Operating the first pediatric palliative care home in Quebec, the Lighthouse, Children and Families offers personalized care and services for children with terminal illnesses and their families. Whether in terms of respite stays, symptom management and end-of-life care for children, or grief counselling for parents, brothers and sisters, the team at the Lighthouse delivers the care and services needed by families facing the loss of a child.

With over 25 years' experience in developing best practices in pediatric palliative care, the Lighthouse team offers a wide range of training activities and tools, while collaborating on various research projects. Today, its team is a key reference in the field of pediatric palliative care in Quebec. 

“Through their steadfast support since its inception, Power Corporation and its subsidiaries, IG Wealth Management and Canada Life, as well as members of the Desmarais family, have counted among the pillars of the Lighthouse, Children and Families” says Lyne Martin, Executive Director.

The Lighthouse provides support and solace to families experiencing extremely difficult times. It is thanks to the work and vision of countless volunteers that such a vital service is made available to families in Quebec.
Paul Desmarais, Jr.
Chairman
Power Corporation of Canada

BY THE NUMBERS

190

children and families supported in 2024-2025

114

employees, 6 doctors and 84 volunteers

2,826

hours of psychosocial support, including 1,726 hours dedicated to bereavement counselling in 2024-2025

+2,400

free respite nights in 2024-2025

Video

See videos from The Lighthouse Children and Families YouTube (in French only)

Website

phare-lighthouse.com