Community/Family Resource Programs - WORKSHOPS
                                                                                                  

Parent Resource Centre

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This program is designed to help parents understand the Canadian school system as well as help parents to gain skills to be able to parent within the Canadian culture.  

Education

  • Understanding the Canadian school system (e.g. public, private, catholic systems)
  • Rules ( dress code, allergies, appropriate conduct, tolerance and acceptance)
  • Meeting school expectations for both students and parents
  • Communication with teachers and administrators
  • How and when to communicate with teachers and administrators
  • Understanding how your child is evaluated (testing, EQAO)
  • How to help your children reach their potential
  • Learning Disability and Special needs:  What does that mean and what’s next?

Parenting: 

  • Parenting and discipline strategies  in Canadian Context and  Cross-cultural issues in the Canadian setting
  • Seeking resources for help (medical, counseling)
  • Mother’s support group 
  • Father’s support group 

Women's Issues

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  • Women’s rights
  • Cultural differences and the new roles of women
  • Dealing with transitions – starting over
  • Becoming part of a workforce
  • Building self esteem and strength
  • Where to go for help

Men's Issues

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  • Men's Roles - Adjusting to new expectations
  • Family Leadership - Adjusting to new family roles
  • Disciplining my children - cultural differences
  • Rights and Resources
  • Dealing with transitions
  • Where to get help

Life skills – Settlement in Canada

  • Adapting to a new culture is an exciting, difficult and often painful process. This program will address some of the practical information that will help you to get settled and face fewer problems.  Assistance available in other languages as needed
  • Steps towards adapting to your new country and culture while maintaining your own
  • Canadian Health Care (Emergency Procedures; different kinds of doctors, hospitals, insurance plans, medication, etc.)
  • Work Safety (WHMIS) and First Aid
  • Public safety and role of law enforcement
  • Money and Banking Services
  • Transportation (TTC, YRT, VIVA, Subway, street car, cab etc)
  • Finding a place to live (forms and agreements)
  • Food and nutrition (Canadian food guide, trips to supermarket, labels). Restaurants, tipping etiquette, recipes
  • Legal Rights and required IDs (OHIP, SIN, Canadian Passport, Canadian Citizenship, Drivers License) Legal Aid vs. Lawyer
  • Insurance and the various types of policies
  • Canadian Politics and your Responsibilities
  • Taxes; filing taxes, HST, GST, PST, Income Taxes, prices
  • Standard Canadian home technology
  • How and where to find help when you need








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