You can get help from our Settlement Counsellor who provides assistance and referrals to both documented and undocumented newcomers to Canada about:

• Immigration
• Housing
• Health
• Education
• Other resources in the community.

Service is available in both English and Spanish, and clients will be required to fill out a registration and intake form.

Click the Word icon to download the Newcomers Calendar.

If you are new to the Canadian workforce, are a landed immigrant or Convention refugee and have been living in Canada for less than three years, the Job Search Workshop Program (JSW) will provide you with information and tools to enhance your job search.  Some of the areas covered in the workshops include, resume development, the hidden job market and networking.  After completing the workshops, JSW clients will also receive extensive individual support in their job search.  Pre-registration is required.

Is your family Ready for School? Ready for School Connects is a program for newcomers and their children to help ease the transition to school in Canada.

Parents can learn more about the Canadian school system and how to help their children prepare for school. Children can improve their English, make friends, and build their independence skills.

“This is so important for newcomers.” – Parent

Activities Include:

• 2 week summer programs
• Healthy Child Screening events
• Follow-up once the children have started school
• Training for community partners

“We have learned a lot about school. It’s very different from back home. I have learned how to be involved in schools.” – Parent

If you are interested in running a Ready for School Connects program in your community or would like more information about the program, visit our website at www.rfsc.ca to see our Staff Training Toolkit and RfSC Film.

Please contact Rachel McGarry, Program Manager with any questions at (416) 588-3755 ext. 555 or r.mcgarry@dpnc.ca

• Growing Up Healthy Downtown (The 519 Church Street Community Centre, St Christopher House, Woodgreen Community Services, Harbourfront Community Centre, Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre, University Settlement Recreation Centre, Dixon Hall, Family Service Toronto)
• East York East Toronto Family Resources
• Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
• Four Villages Community Health Centre (Early Years II Project)
• Crescent Town School
• Secord School
• George Webster School
• People for Education
• United Way Toronto
• Toronto Community Foundation