Newcomers Homework Club – Regent Park CHC
| What is it? | Homework help for newcomer children in Grades 3 to 8. |
| Area of focus | Homework Help |
| Agency/ Providers | Regent Park Community Health Centre (RPCHC) |
| Description |
The newcomer homework club is for immigrant and refugee students in Grades 3 to 8 who live in the catchment area (see details below). The program runs two days a week: Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Regent Park Duke of York Public School, 20 Regent Street The homework club is a joint partnership between RPCHC, Frontier College and Ve’ahavta (the Canadian Jewish Humanitarian and Relief Committee). The homework club provides students with coaching and tutoring to support their school work. It is a forum for students to get ahead academically, as well as to increase their self confidence. This program also has an adult literacy component where parents can receive tutoring help. |
| Communities Served | Immigrant and refugee students in Grades 3-8 living south of Gerrard, north of King, west of the Don River, east of Sherbourne. |
| Languages Served | The program is offered in English. |
| Website | www.regentparkchc.org/immigrant-refugee-programs/immigrant-refugee-homework-club-and-adult-literacy |
| Contact Information | Ambaro 416-203-4506 ext. 2299 |
| Client Outreach and Support Tips | Parents need to register their children and complete an intake. |