YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Settlement Workers in Schools Program, Barrie

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Record #: BAR3413

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2023

Description (Service)

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

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Program Hours: vary
Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	Parent(s) of elementary or high school students children and youth in elementary and high schools school staff
Application	Call 705-241-2501 for information Use the link to download the one-page referral form, Referral for Settlement Worker in School Program
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
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	320 Bayfield St Suite 63A Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection	Bayfield St and Cundles Rd W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-241-2501, Reception Immigrant Services
E-Mail	swis@sm.ymca.ca
Website	ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/swis
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/YMCAofSimcoeMuskoka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymcasm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YMCASM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YMCASimcoeMuskoka?blend=6&ob=5
Primary Contact	Monika Yosofzai, SWIS- Program Coordinator; Email: Monika.Yosofzai@sm.ymca.ca
Alternate Contact	Dave Hamilton, Team Leader, Immigrant Services Services; Phone: 705-241-2501, ext 1437; Email: dave.hamilton@sm.ymca.ca
Mailing Address	320 Bayfield St Suite 63A Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1