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Program: Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Organizations: South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Newcomer Settlement Services

Contact Information
Phone Numbers: Jalna Location: 519-686-8600
Westmount Location: 519-472-5502
Website: www.slnrc.org/newcomer-settlement-services/
Address: 1119 Jalna Blvd
London, ON
N6E 3B3
Map
Intersection: Jalna Blvd and Bradley Ave
Location: London
Hours: Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) at schools: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Description of Services: Assists newcomer students and their families settle into school and community * program offered in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London Catholic District School Board (LCDSB), and community agencies

SWIS staff work in more than twenty designated schools in London to perform the following tasks:
  • provide orientation to the education system (in conjunction with school staff)
  • provide orientation to other Canadian customs, institutions, culture, and society
  • information and referrals to education and community resources
  • assist students and their families to strengthen their community connections
  • promote culturally sensitive links between school staff and newcomer families
  • organize group sessions for parents and students about community resources
  • organize annually, with partners, the Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) for new high school students

Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Newcomers
Application: Call or visit webiste
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Arabic ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Kurdish ; Vietnamese ; Amharic ; Malay ; Pashto ; Tagalog ; Ukrainian ; Belarusian
Area(s) Served: London
 
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