Family Services
Immigrant/refugee women and their families experiencing transition difficulties, relationship problems, abuse and trauma can receive professional, culturally sensitive counselling.
Cross-Cultural Parenting Program
A unique cross-cultural parent education program that assists immigrant and refugee parents facing the added challenge of parenting in a new country and culture.
Addresses the needs and concerns of culturally diverse women between the ages of 10-19 years. In locations around Calgary, supportive groups offer safe environments for participants to discuss issues and solutions.
Guide to Success: Individual Counselling for Immigrant Girls
Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, this project is designed to provide young immigrant women, between the ages of 10 and 19, with culturally sensitive counselling in the areas of family violence, bullying, language support, education and employment opportunities.
Hand-in-Hand Parent Link Centre
The Parent Link Centre supports parents in their role as their child's primary and most significant teacher. Parents learn about parenting programs and services through a province-wide network. For more information please contact: Heart of the NorthEast, 2623 - 56 Street NE, 293-5467 ext. 22
Crossing the Bridge Project
Crossing the Bridge works towards decreasing barriers to community services for immigrant women and their families living in family conflict/violence situations.
In-Home Support Program
Immigrant women and their families receive assistance to overcome circumstances like family violence. This program recognizes the unique needs and challenges immigrant families face.
Individual Counselling for Senior Immigrant Women
Senior immigrant women receive in-home counselling with first language support to address their unique needs. Clients receive information about health resources, parenting support, family law, intergenerational issues, and community support.
Home Visitation Program Partnership with Healthy Families
This program provides long-term support to families with newborns and children ages 0-5 years. Parents receive information, education, and connections to community support services.
Best Beginning Partnership (Calgary Health Region)
Provides multicultural outreach workers to pregnant immigrant women. Expectant mothers receive information about health, social and financial services. Outreach workers are provided by appointment only.
For more information about any of the programs, please contact:
Michele Neider
Manager, Family Services
(403)444-1759
familyservices@ciwa-online.com
