Settlement Services

Skills for Change’s Settlement Services assist individuals and families who have moved to Canada from other countries and need orientation, information and referrals to services in order to settle and integrate in Canada.

We provide the following free Settlement services:

Direct Settlement
Direct Settlement service can provide newcomers with professional assistance with many aspects of integrating into the Canadian society.

Some of the aspects include:
 

Settlement Mentoring
This component is designed to partner newcomers with individuals who can help accelerate the settlement process through a tailored, one-on-one mentoring relationship.

Newcomers can benefit from this program by receiving personal guidance and support to make the transition/settlement process quicker and easier.

Some of the aspects a mentor can help are:

• Improving your communication skills and self confidence

• Learning about/ the Canadian culture (food, clothing, etiquette, diversity, cultural adaptation, work, life)

• Increasing your Networking skills and building your own network

• Finding free public services, recreational programs, information on community resources

Settlement Information Sessions/Workshops/Support Groups
Our Settlement Information Sessions cover a broad range of topics and issues that matter most to newcomers who wish to discover the tools and resources needed to create a new and successful life in Canada.

Some of the workshops include;

• Financial management

• Knowing your legal rights and responsibilities

• Parenting

• Stress management

• Worker’s Rights

• Housing

• Ontario Works

• Sector specific information sessions

• Support groups for newcomers to assist in their settlement process

Contact Us
( 416-658-3101 ext. 388 or 264
* www.skillsforchange.org/settlement/contact-us

Last updated 03/22/2010