Contact: Vic Rizal
Email: vrizal@lfsfamily.ca
Phone: 403-320-1589
Service Location: 1107 – 2 Ave. A North, Lethbridge, AB
Office Hours:
8:30 AM—4:30 PM
Monday—Friday, Closed Statutory holidays
Cost: There is no fee for this service
Youth Settlement Services
Our Youth Settlement Services program supports the needs of newcomer families, children and youth between the ages of 3 - 25. Our services address their academic, social and emotional needs as they transition into Canadian Society.
School Assistance (Pre-school to Post-secondary)
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Assist in school registration and provide school orientation
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Provide information and guidance on the education system to students and parents
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Facilitate communication between parents and school personnel
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Provide practical, culturally sensitive guidance, referrals, and intervention
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Increase understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students and their families
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Refer students and their families to available programs and services in their community
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Increase parents’ involvement in the education of their children and increase the families’ participation in the community
Youth Empowerment (All Ages)
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Summer camps, out-of-school camps, activities, orientations and field trips
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Connect to community resources and programs while providing opportunities to make and meet new friends
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Promote self-advocacy to encourage independence through resource sharing and support
Out-of-School Programs (All Ages)
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NOW - Newcomer Orientation Week Program
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Orientate newcomer students and their families, so they are prepared for their first weeks in Canadian schools, which can include rapport building, peer connections, school readiness assessment, bussing orientation and school tour
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Friendship Group
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Social and emotional support groups that supports friendships between newcomer children and their peers
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Community Connection
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Referrals to community partners and collaborating service providers
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Employment Referrals
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Help youth gain Canadian work experience
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Connect job seekers with community organizations that specialize in employment support to youth.
Questions?
To learn more about different programs and activities, please contact our Youth Settlement Services team.
Schools Districts:
Lethbridge School Division
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division
