West Vancouver SWIS - Settlement Workers in Schools

West Vancouver SWIS - Settlement Workers in Schools The West Vancouver Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) initiative provides a school-based outreach

The objectives of the SWIS program include:

- helping children adjust to school culture and focus on learning while providing their parents with information and resources on settlement and immigration issues;
- increase parents' understanding of Canadian culture and school systems;
- increase parent involvement in the school and the community;
assess needs of immigrant families and the barriers t

o successful integration; and
- increase access to programs and services and work to improve the effectiveness of those programs. SWIS core program activities include:

- outreach to newly arrived families, including “hard to reach” families;
settlement counselling for students, parents, or families including needs assessment and action plans;
- workshops and group activities related to settlement issues;
client/school liaison, promoting cross-cultural understanding and facilitating communication; and
- service bridging and support, including liaison with other service providers and community agencies.

Address

1329 Duchess Avenue
West Vancouver, BC
V7T1H5

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16049811354

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