Settlement Services of the Bow Valley and Temporary Foreign Worker Supports

Family and Community Support Services of Banff


Description
Provides settlement services and temporary foreign worker support.

Service offers:

  • settlement services and temporary foreign worker support for new residents of Bow Valley

Includes:

  • immigration support - provides help with life in Canada by giving information about community resources, assistance with forms, language options, housing information, citizenship preparation, and more
  • in-school support - provides assistance with school registration, new student orientations, after school programming, and parent information sessions
  • employer and agency support - provides cultural training and on-site employee information sessions
  • assistance and workshops to help temporary foreign workers interpret program guidelines and apply for residency

Affiliation: Partnered with Calgary Catholic Immigration Society.
Key Provider: settlement support workers, support workers, temporary foreign workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to newcomers to the Bow Valley region who are:
  • permanent residents
  • temporary foreign workers
  • or new immigrants
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • contact to book an appointment for individual sessions
  • registration required for workshops

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-762-1144
Telephone
403-762-1149
Fax
403-762-1264
Web Site
http://banff.ca
Email
settlement.support@banff.ca
Languages
English - Interpreter available upon request.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Ramp at front of building.
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevator access to second floor.
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
February 1, 2023
Address
110 Bear Street
Banff, AB, T1L 1A1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

May be closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (but usually open).