Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program

Provides settlement services for immigrant and refugee students in Surrey attending Kindergarten to Grade 12, and their families. Helps students and families adjust and integrate into community, home, and schools. Services include settlement counselling, information and referral to school and community resources, advocacy, form completion assistance, and educational workshops. Settlement workers serve newcomers in English, but also have other cultural and language expertise. Accepts school- and self-referrals. Services offered during the school year; hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).