Government of Yukon

Parents and Families

Birth Certificate
How to order a Yukon birth certificate.

Catholic Schools
There are three Catholic schools in Whitehorse, operated by the Public Schools Branch of the Education department.

Child Care Services
Listing of all Yukon Child Care Centres, download the Day Home checklist for health concerns and find child care professional designation guidelines.

Child Care Subsidy Program
Helps families who need child care and may not be able to afford the cost.

Child Support - Maintenance Enforcement Program
Enforces agreements or court orders that require support payments to a spouse or child. Either parent can register with this program.

Child Support Guidelines
A set of rules and tables for calculating the amount of support a paying parent should contribute toward his or her children.

Children's Dental Health Program
A school-based program that provides diagnostic, preventative and restorative dental services to students.

Children's Drug and Optical Program
Assists low income families with the cost of prescription drugs and eye care for children under the age of 19.

Choosing Child Care
Advice, tips and checklists to help you choose childcare.

Education Appeal Tribunal
This Tribunal hears appeals from parents and students who would like to go beyond the Department of Education to resolve a dispute. The tribunal considers the educational interests of the child, the impact on all students and all relevant factors.

Family Law
Family justice matters include separation and divorce and family violence.

Finding a doctor
A list of all licenced physicians in Yukon. Contact the Yukon Medical Council for the most up to date information.

Flu Shot
Between October and December, Yukon residents are being encouraged to get their flu shot. Flu shots are free for all Yukon residents.

Francophone School Board
Operates the Yukon's only French first language school, École Émilie-Tremblay. Provides inforrmation on French first-language education.

French School Programs
The Department of Education supports many different kinds of French language education in our public schools.

Gadzoosda Student Residence
When there is no senior grade secondary school in a community, parents can apply to have their children stay at the 38-bed Gadzoosda Student Residence in Whitehorse and attend either F.H. Collins Secondary School or Vanier Catholic Secondary School.

Healthy Families
A voluntary service offering intensive home-based support to overburdened families, prenatally and/or at birth through school age.

Hearing Services
A complete range of audiology and hearing aid services to Yukon residents of all ages.

Home Education
Also known as home schooling and home-based learning, home education is an option available to all Yukon students. Students learn in their home and community and parents assume responsibility for their child's education.

Immunization Schedule
Schedule of routine immunization for infants and children (PDF).

Maternity and Parental Leave
Frequently asked questions about maternity and parental leave.

Placement and Support Services (for children)
Includes adoption, foster care, services for children in care, child abuse treatment and child care services.

Public Schools
The Public Schools branch manages the operation of public schools, including Catholic schools. The branch provides curricula and learning materials, language programs in both French and aboriginal languages, professional development for teachers and more.

Reading Recovery TM
Reading Recovery is an early intervention program for Grade One students who need extra support learning to read and write.

Reporting Child Abuse
Call 867-667-3002 to report concerns. All Yukoners have a responsibility to ensure the protection of children from abuse.

School Councils
School councils are elected bodies of parents or community members. They review and approve school plans, participate in the hiring of the school's principal and more. To contact a school council, speak with your local school.

Schools
Find school contact information here.

Special Education Programs
Some Yukon students need special support to participate fully in school.

Student Financial Assistance (apply online)
Five programs provide financial help to Yukon post-secondary students. These include the Yukon Grant, the Student Training allowance, the Yukon Excellence Awards, Canada Student Loan programs and a variety of scholarships. Apply online today.

Student Transcripts and Records Request
Current and former students can access copies of their official Transcript of Grades, and/or their student records. Fill out an online transcript request form.

Student Transportation
Call the Student Transportation Office if you have questions about school busing and other transportation issues, including schedules routes, transportation subsidies and transportation regulations in general.

Summer School
Summer school courses are available for secondary students who have not successfully completed a course and for students who want to strengthen their skills in one of a core subject.

Technology Assisted Learning
Technology is used to expand and enhance the learning environment for Yukon students and teachers. Schools in remote communities have the same access to the latest technology.

Teen Parent Program
The Teen Parent program provides a supportive environment to help young parents finish high school. It teaches parenting skills, as well as healthy meal preparation, money management and effective job-search techniques.

Youth Criminal Justice Act (for parents)
Your support will be critical if your child is faced with going through the criminal justice system and maneuvering through the YCJA.