ACUFC launches first pan‑Canadian research cohort on francophone early childhood

The Association of Colleges and Universities of the Canadian Francophonie (ACUFC) has launched the country’s first pan‑Canadian cohort focused on francophone early childhood research. ACUFC is investing more than $825,000 to support six projects that examine early identity formation in French, parental support strategies and practices for children with special needs in minority francophone contexts. The program intends to identify and share effective practices, strengthen research capacity, and better tailor early childhood supports to the specific needs of francophone minority communities across Canada.