Settlement & Adaptation Services
This program provides support to immigrants and refugees during their initial settlement in British Columbia, Canada (Little Mountain Neighbourhood House is part of the VISTA consortium).
Who it's for: Newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: Free
Who to contact for more information: Settlement Program Manager Susan at 604.8797104 ext 303
These services are funded by BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.
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Orientation and Information
Helps newcomers identify community resources and provides an overview of Canadian society and policies.
Information and Referral Services
Workshops and individual support to newcomers on issues such as housing, medical & health services, recreation, immigration, education and employment & social services.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering with us is a good way to introduce you to Canadian society and gain valuable "Canadian experience" to facilitate getting a job.
Labour Market Sevices
Assists newcomers to find employment: assistance with writing resume, referral to job search programs, job fairs and more.
Immigrant Seniors and Refugee Support and Settlement Workers
Workers provide the following: Client outreach, information and referral, group support, service linking, community integration and volunteer management.
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Child Care Subsidy Application Assistance
Child care subsidy is a monthly payment that helps British Columbia's families meet the costs of child care. A calculation that takes into account your income and family size determines eligibility. The Child Care Subsidy can be used to help pay for the following types of care:
- Licensed or license not required family child care facilities
- Licensed group child care centres
- Licensed out-of-school & preschool programs
- In the child's own home
Who to contact: Call 604.879.7104 to make an appointment with Kim (Vietnamese or Cantonese) or with Carmen/Maria-Jose (Spanish).
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Family Reunification, Newcomer Orientation and Sponsorship Workshops
These informative workshops can help you get the information you need to sponsor a family member, to learn about how to adapt to your new country or how to reunite with your family. Also available on a one-on-one basis. Please call 604-879-7104 for more info. Dates & Time TBA.
Vietnamese Gathering Group
Open to all Vietnamese immigrant families. Through workshops, orientations, discussions, cooking, fieldtrips and other activities, this group will explore issues that affect immigrant families in Canada. Please contact Kim for more information.
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Labour Market Services
Assists newcomers to find employment. Resume assistance, referral to job search programs and job fairs and more. Call for an appointment.
Who it's for: New immigrants
When: Monday-Wednesday
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: Free
Community partners:
- Collingwood Neighbourhood House
- Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
- South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Who to contact: Call Maria-Jose, Multicultural Settlement and Labour Market Worker, at 604.879.7104 ext 313
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Some areas/issues we cover:
- Canadian School System (often offered in conjunction with the Vancouver School Board)
- Housing Services and finding accommodations
- Childcare, child minding and subsidy information
- Immigration info (sponsorship, citizenship, PR card)
- Parenting in Canada ex. Nobody’s Perfect
- Citizenship classes, Community Participation & more….
Kim Dang
Vietnamese/Asian Settlement Worker. Services are offered in Cantonese/Vietnamese and French.
604.879.7104 ext 312
Carmen Miranda-Barrios
Multicultural Settlement Worker. Services are offered in Spanish and English.
604.879.7104 ext 313
Maria-Jose Valenzuela
Multicultural Settlement Worker and Labour Market Worker. Services are offered in Spanish and English. (Interpretation is offered in other languages for Labour Market services.)
604.879.7104 ext 313
Lycia Rodrigues
Immigrant Seniors Outreach Facilitator. Services are offered in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
604.879.7104 ext 314
Annie Yu
Chinese Settlement Worker. Services are offered in Cantonese and Mandarin.
604.879.7104 ext 314
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