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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka - Settlement Workers in Schools Program
Provide service for new Canadian children and youth throughout all local schools in the County of Simcoe
- Help students and their families adjust to the new school system and community
- Organize group information sessions, workshops and support cultural awareness activities
- Help in translation during Parent-Teacher Interviews
- Run Newcomer Orientation Week for newcomer high school students
- Support families to join parent councils and other similar activities at the school
- Continue to provide support to students and families throughout the school summer break
- Settlement Services provided in-person and virtually (telephone, text or online) call or text 705-241-2501 or 249-288-2970
Application
- Call 705-241-2501 for information
- Use the link to download the one-page referral form, Referral for Settlement Worker in School Program
Eligibility
- Parent(s) of elementary or high school students
- children and youth in elementary and high schools
- school staff
Languages
Arabic - Reception, Interpretation; Chinese - Reception, Interpretation; English; French - Reception; German - Reception, Interpretation; Japanese - Reception, Interpretation; Mandarin - Reception, Interpretation; Other - Have staff that speak these languages; Portuguese - Reception, Interpretation; Romanian - Reception, Interpretation; Russian - Reception, Interpretation; Spanish - Reception, Interpretation; Ukrainian - Reception, Interpretation
Physical Access
Fully Accessible
Fees
None
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