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The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program provides settlement support and services for immigrants, refugees and newcomers. ?

After registering with our district, a settlement worker will contact newcomer families to help the student(s) and family adjust to school(s) and their new Ï㽶ֱ²¥ community.?

Our team helps newcomer families to build connections and provide support and guidance to independently access services and resources in Ï㽶ֱ²¥, such as:

  • School system and education
  • English Language Learner (ELL) support
  • Canadian citizenship
  • Housing and accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Heath services and wellbeing
  • Financial services
  • Legal supports and services
  • Language training (e.g. LINC*) LINC Flyer - English??¼òÌåÖÐÎÄ
  • Employment
  • Early childhood education, childcare and youth services
  • Parks and recreation
  • Settlement counselling
  • Support groups
  • Conversation circles for adults and youth

Our team of settlement workers provide services in a variety of ways:

  • One-to-one and family orientations
  • Online and in-person information workshops
  • Referrals and connections to community resources
  • Community connection activities?and experiences

Our youth SWIS team works directly with secondary newcomer youth to help them transition successfully to their new setting by:?

  • Providing opportunities and safe spaces for youth to participate in activities and develop social connections during and after school.?
  • Supporting youth in developing confidence, personal and leadership skills to achieve their educational and employment goals.
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Settlement services are provided in the following languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, French, Punjabi, Portuguese, Japanese, Tagalog, Spanish and Greek.

Contact

Phone: 604-668-6596
E-mail:?swis@sd38.bc.ca?