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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.