This chapter has presented the definition of multiple literacies and demonstrated their pertinence in family
literacy programs.
It is difficult, if not impossible, to integrate multiple literacies into some existing programs because they
have been designed with other objectives in mind. For example, Lire et écrire a la maison is aimed at
improving academic literacy. Grandir avec mon enfant is aimed at improving parenting skills and is not
well suited to the changes needed to adress multiple literacies. On the other hand, the Des livres dans mon
baluchon program was designed using concepts linked to multiple literacies.
Other programs have been modified to include activities that promote multiple literacies. These changes
have generally been made directly in the field and have therefore not been systematically recorded for
sharing with other organizations.
The FCAF and the Coalition francophone will have to deal with this challenge and find ways to support
those organizations that wish to include multiple literacies in their practices.