Helping new families
The primary focus of the school-based settlement service is to assist parents and their children with first-year settlement needs. The emphasis is on facilitation of settlement and integration of newcomer families through referrals and cross-cultural education. More specifically, the program is intended to provide:
- Initial support and outreach to all newcomer families in the district
- Orientation and information workshops on school, community and settlement topics
- Needs assessment and action planning through settlement counselling
- Referral to appropriate school programs, community services and government resources