The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program is a Federal Government-funded school-based settlement service for new
immigrant families to meet their immediate and ongoing settlement needs.
Families who have children in the school district are
connected to schools, community and government organizations and their resources.
We help with settlement support:
• Providing orientation on Canadian culture and the school system in BC
• Facilitating communication between parents and school personnel
• Assisting families to access community resources and government programs
We provide culturally sensitive services to families by:
• Serving families in English or their home language whenever possible
• Keeping information confidential
We provide information and orientation workshops on:
• The School System and Post-Secondary Transitions
• Parenting and Child Development
• After School Programs and Leisure Access Programs
• Child and Family Benefits and Programs
We provide service linking to community and government resources:
• Parenting and Preschool Programs
• Child and Family Benefits
• Childcare and Youth Services
• Women’s Support/Transition Houses
• EAL Support Services and Adult Continuing Education
• Job Search Programs and Volunteer Opportunities
• Income Assistance and Employment Insurance Services
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
