Settlement Workers in Schools

Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, The


Description
Provides free services to help newcomer youth with their adaptation process in Canada and successful integration into the schooling system.

Service offers:

  • building a settlement plan to reach child's short and long term goals
  • assisting parents in understanding the Canadian education system
  • information and referral resources related to child's education
  • individual or group programming
  • mentorship programming for students in grades 7 to 12
  • youth related workshops
  • youth reunification program supporting family reunification experiences
  • English language practice

Affiliation: Calgary Board of Education (CBE), Calgary Catholic Separate School District (CSSD)
Key Provider: settlement workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • newcomer non-Canadian immigrant families with school aged children
  • newcomer non-Canadian immigrant families with preschool aged children
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • call or e-mail to register
  • visit website for details

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-777-7373 (Kingsland Appointment Line)
Telephone
403-230-7745 Ext. 201 (Calgary Bridge Foundation SWIS)
Web Site
http://www.cbfy.ca
Email
issreception@cbfy.ca
Languages
Interpreters / Translators - Language services are specific to individual family needs and interpreters are provided for clients as needed.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
February 1, 2021
Address
7430 5 Street SW
Calgary, AB, T2V 1B1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Office hours listed above. Family appointments can be made outside of these hours. Contact for details.