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)

• Assist in school registration and provide school orientation
• Provide information and guidance on the education system to students and parents
• Facilitate communication between parents and school personnel
• Provide practical, culturally sensitive guidance, referrals, and intervention
• Increase understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students and their families
• Refer students and their families to available programs and services in their community
• Increase parents’ involvement in the education of their children and increase the families’ participation in the community

Youth Empowerment (All Ages)

• Summer camps, out-of-school camps, activities, orientations and field trips
• Connect to community resources and programs while providing opportunities to make and meet new friends
• Promote self-advocacy to encourage independence through resource sharing and support 

Out-of-School Programs (All Ages)

• NOW - Newcomer Orientation Week Program
  • 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
• Friendship Group
  • Social and emotional support groups that supports friendships between newcomer children and their peers
• Community Connection
  • Referrals to community partners and collaborating service providers
• Employment Referrals
  • Help youth gain Canadian work experience
  • 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

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge Family Services is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all First Nations, Métis, Inuit and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home.