Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Agency: Burnaby School District 41
Program Description:
The Settlement Workers in Schools program is providing support to newcomer students and their families during their first years in Canada and is assist with settlement needs including:
- outreach to new immigrant students and families
- individual needs assessment and planning
- information and orientation on settlement and related issues
- orientation to schools and communities
- referrals and services to link to community and government services
- cultural bridging
- schooling
- youth programs and support
- parenting workshops
Services are available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Swahili, Chinese, Korean, Farsi, Arabic, Kurdish, Urdu and Vietnamese
Client Profile / Eligibility Criteria
Permanent residents with a child / children registered in K – 12 in Burnaby School District
Registration Information
Please visit your child’s school or District Welcome Centre
Start Dates / Duration
Ongoing
Program Fee: FREE
Contact Information
Contact: The District Welcome Centre
Phone: (604) 664-7230
Fax: N/A
Email: Check SWIS website for your school settlement worker’s email
Website: Visit
Location
6098 Nelson Avenue
Burnaby, V5H 4G2
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