Community and Family Support
In this Community - Family Connection hub, diverse programs converge to provide comprehensive
support for newcomers. Our service providers including MCAF, NBMC, ARAISA. Through three main
categories, you all discover new social circles, exclusive programs for children and youth, and a myriad of
multicultural experiences. Let us assist you in seamlessly integrating into this diverse community.
Settlement Workers In Schools(SWIS)
Program design and provided by MCAF. Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) team in MCAF offer settlement services to newcomer students and their families.
In partnership with local schools, the Anglophone School District and community partners, SWIS workers support students to learn about and to integrate into their new school and community.
Program Liaison Francophone(PLF)
The MCAF PLF program offers settlement services to newcomer francophone and allophone families who choose to integrate into the francophone community and school system.
Children & Youth Wellness, Recreation & Art
Programs
The MCAF offers two childcare programs, Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) and Rainbow of Cultures Childcare Centre (RoC), provide a safe learning environment for newcomer children. According to age groups, Children can explore different activities in Wellness, Recreation and Art.
Home Instruction For Parents Of Preschool Youngsters(HIPPY)
Are you a permanent resident / refugee newcomer to Canada with a 3 or 4 year old child? Do you want to help your child succeed in school? Are you willing to spend 15 minutes a day with your child?
HIPPY offers you the materials and support to engage your pre-schooler in activities related to Reading, Writing, Language, Mathematics, Science, Motor Development.
For more information & registration please reach out:
nivin.elmorsi@mcaf.nb.ca
(506) 471-3146
Digital Literacy Training Program
MCAF provides on-site digital literacy training classes designed to help people in different age groups and interests to improve their digital skills. Daily schedules as below:
- Digital Literacy Basic Training for Youth Age 13-18. Mondays & Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
- Digital Literacy Intermediate Training for Youth Age 13-18. Tuesdays & Fridays 4:30 - 6:30pm
- Youth Learn to Code Age 13-18. Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
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Digital Literacy For People with Intellectual
Disabilities & other Disabilities. Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm
- Digital Literacy Basic Training for Adults Age 19+. Saturdays 9am - 12pm
- Digital Literacy Intermediate Training for Adults Age 19+. Saturdays 1- 4pm
For more information & registration please reach out:
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