SETTLEMENT WORKERS IN SCHOOLS
We provide settlement support to newcomer youth and families in Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin public and Catholic schools, during the school year.
A School Settlement Worker:
- helps newcomer families register children and youth for school
- contacts newcomer parents and youth to assist them with their settlement needs
- provides supportive one-on-one settlement counselling to newcomer youth and adults
- connects families to community resources based on their need
- works with school staff to help students and parents adjust to the Ontario school system
- provides orientation about the settlement needs of newcomers to school staff
- provides group information sessions on settlement topics for newcomer youth and parents, often in partnership with school staff
Kindergarten Registration
If you need support registering your child(ren) for school, please contact us!
SWIS Supervisor: 519-836-2222, ext. 351 or adovban@is-gw.ca
More information about kindergarten registration is available on school board websites:
Information Sessions
We are pleased to host a variety workshops and information sessions for newcomer youth and families throughout the school year. These sessions are an excellent opportunity for clients to gain valuable knowledge around topics of specific interest to them. For a list of upcoming events, please view our calendar.
Youth Leadership
Our team plans an annual Youth Leadership project for youth who want to make a positive impact in the community and earn community service hours. To learn more visit our Youth Leadership page.
Ask your SWIS worker how to apply for the Free to Grow Program. The program funds recreational and life-skill opportunities such as sports, arts, camps, driver’s education training and leadership development. Funding is for children and youth, ages 0 to 18, who live in Guelph and Wellington County, whose families meet the eligibility guidelines.
