Programs & Services

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)
This program offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to persons who are 18 years of age or older who are Landed Immigrants, Convention Refugees or have ‘approval in principal’ to remain in Canada.
You are not eligible for LINC if you are a Canadian citizen, Refugee Claimant, or a Temporary Resident (such as foreign student, foreign worker or visitor).

Prior to starting LINC Classes, you must first take a language assessment test at a Language Assessment Centre, to determine which level is right for you. These assessments are done through The Career Foundation and are by appointment only. For an assessment please contact us or contact The Career Foundation at 1-800-477-4217 or (905) 707-1555.

Our classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 2:30pm. We currently run two full-time classes – a Level 1/2 class and a Level 3/4/5 class. Childminding and transportation assistance is available.

LINC CHILDMINDING
Through the (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) LINC Program, childminding is provided on-site to care for children of parents who are learning English as a Second language.

Without LINC Childminding programs, many newcomers would have been unable to attend due to the difficulty of finding care for their young children.

In 2000, LINC introduced requirements for childminding programs to improve the standard of care offered.

In 2002, Citizenship and Immigration Canada released The National LINC Childminding Requirements (NLCR) to further protect and promote the health and safety of newcomer children attending LINC childminding programs across Canada. These and other resources by found on www.cmascanada.ca.

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INTEGRATION TO THE CANADIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM
The Integration to Canadian School System Program is geared specifically for newcomers. Newcomers typically immigrate to Canada to seek a better way of life. Some are fleeing their native countries leaving behind horrific living conditions and threats to their safety. Many show up on Canada’s doorstep with little to no money to their names. The vast majority of newcomers are raising their children in low income households. This program will reduce the impact of living in a low income household by improving the odds that the children will be successful in school. In addition, we anticipate that by having access to services and supports to assist them with their child’s education and increasing their social support circle, parents who are working, or looking for work, will experience less stress and need to take time away from work because of parenting and/or school issues.

This program assists and supports newcomer parents and their children with successful integration into Canadian Society and the Canadian school System. This program will help parents recognize their role in their child’s education and increase their understanding of what is expected when their child enters school.

SUMMER SCHOOL READINESS – SCAMP
This School Readiness Program is designed for children 3-5 years of age.

This FREE program is currently being offered to English as Second Language (ESL) families in our area.

The focus of this four (4) week program is learning and improving social, English language, self-help and reasoning skills.

The program will be held Monday to Thursday mornings from 9am to 12pm in July 2010.

This program is designed to promote successful entry to Kindergarten along with a balance of active learning activities that help build a solid foundation for continued learning.

The program also gives parents a better understanding of the Canadian school system and how they can help their children learn.

GETTING READY FOR K (Kindergarten)

A workshop series for newcomer parents and their children 3-5 years of age who will start Kindergarten in September 2010.

This workshop allows you to:

Programming is funded by the County of Simcoe through the Social Assistance Restructuring Reinvestment Fund. For more information call 905-775-1498.

OTHER SERVICES
Citizenship & Immigration: Applications for these purposes are kept in stock for our clientele, for example, Applications for the PR Card, Applications for Canadian Citizenship, etc. Assistance can be provided for the completion of these, if required.

Commissioner of Oaths: Our office deals with many documents in other languages as well as many government forms that must have a Commissioner’s Seals or must be certified original copies. A Commissioner of Oaths is available on site for this purpose. Please call us for an appointment.

Form Completions: Assistance is provided to those individuals requiring assistance in the completion of any government, immigration or any such form that they are unable to complete.

Information & Referral: We endeavour to assist a client with any problem or query they might have or refer them to the appropriate agency that could assist them.

Interpretations: We have a volunteer roster of interpreters in several languages. The use of interpreters is essential in assisting individuals with language barriers.

Translations: We are committed to providing the most reliable translation services of the highest quality, and at affordable and competitive prices. All documents are treated with strict confidence, and we can meet any requested turnaround time. We provide services in several languages and use experience translators that are fluent in both English and the language of translation. All translations are accompanied by an Affidavit of Translation. Please contact us for a free estimate.

Settlement Assistance: Assistance to refugees and immigrants to settle and adapt to life in the local area by providing assistance in completing forms; information on social services, schools, health care, housing and recreational facilities; referrals to education, government and community services; employment assistance; referrals to translators. Funding for this service is provided through the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.