Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN)

What is it?	Orientation workshops for newcomer families with children entering Grade 6, 7, or 8.
Area of focus	Reception & Early Orientation to School
Agencies/ Providers	North York Community House TNO-The Neighborhood Organization Centre for Immigrant & Community Services
Description	A one-day orientation session for middle school students and their families to help them become more familiar with their new school and learn about the Ontario school system. Offered in the last week of summer.
Communities Served	Newcomer families in Toronto with children entering school in Canada for the first time in Grades 6-8.
Languages Served	Contact the individual organizations.
Website	https://www.nych.ca/settlement-in-schools www.thorncliffe.org/settlement-services-for-youth/ https://www.cicscanada.com/en/content/111/sept-settlement-and-education-partnerships-in-toronto-services
Contact Information	North York Community House: 416-784-0920 TNO-The Neighborhood Organization: 416-421-3054 Centre for Immigrant & Community Services: 416-292-7510
Client Outreach and Support Tips	Frontline workers can contact one of the agency providers to find out if/where the WIN program is offered in their area.