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Child care program offered in French only for infants, toddlers, preschool and school aged children. Offers full days and before and after school programs. Integrated for children with special needs. May provide service to English-speaking babies and toddlers if another family member is Francophone or taking conversational French speaking courses. Provides childcare services for PD Days to Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and school-age before-and after-school programs, and these are offered in Sainte Marguerite-Bourgeoys school.

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.

Social and cultural club for the Francophone community.

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence for Francophones

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Also offer translation services (from English to French)

A French adult education centre that teaches French reading, writing, computer and math skills to francophone adults; Evening classes available.
Paid services: Translation (English to French).

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.

Clients have access to various health care professionals and services including family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, laboratory services, registered dietitians, foot care, diabetes education and management, occupational therapists, dentist, dental hygiene, and vaccinations.

Senior's Services Program:

• Blood pressure clinics
• Home visits from a health care professional
• Case management services for French-speaking seniors or frail adults
• Visiting nurse services may be available for eligible clients
• Health promotion workshops
• Social activities
• English and French physical activity sessions and other community events
• Falls prevention programs
• Soyons actifs & Gardez L'équilibre exercise program
• Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
• Volunteer opportunities

Health promotion programs:

• Oral health workshops and dental hygiene services through a partnership with the Niagara Region for eligible individuals
• Youth hub

COVID-19: Adult mental health services appointment offered through telephone or OTN for CSCHN clients.


Children's Mental Health Program:

A wide variety of services are available to assist children, youth and families coping with mild to moderate mental health issues. Individualized assessment, counselling, case management and follow-up services are available to French-speaking children who have been exposed both directly and indirectly to some form of trauma such as violence, abuse, intimidation, war or torture.

The Service Coordination Program provides assistance to children and youth who require specialized mental health services that are currently not available in French. Services in this program may include: accompaniments and interpretation services, assisting English-speaking mental health professionals in the development of case plans for French-speaking clients, carrying out client assessments, counselling/treatment and case management services as agreed upon and in collaboration with the English-speaking service provider.

Adult Counselling Services:

Counselling services for those facing issues such as depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties with children etc.

Provides counselling and transitional support services for individuals identifying as women and for women who have been or are currently victims of abuse and/or sexual abuse. Also offering services for men who have been victims of abuse and/or sexual abuse during their childhood. Practical assistance such as accompaniments to lawyers' appointments, referrals to shelters or other housing options and safety planning are available. Off site services may be available to abusive partners through the Partner Abuse Response (PAR) program.

The CSC also partners with a 24 hour French Language Crisis line for victims of woman abuse Femaide 1-877-336-2433 1-877-FEMAIDE.

In collaboration with local partners, the CSC offers a wide range of services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * individual agencies may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services

Settlement workers assist newcomers in the following areas: Settlement services (intake, needs assessments, help with housing, Ontario Works, immigration and other government procedures) * settlement and orientation information * community legal services * informative workshops * referrals to community services * Interpretation and outreach assistance *

Community Connections Mentorship Program: group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Settlement Workers in School (SWIS): in-school support for parents and families * informative workshops and other activities

Pre/Post natal program (CPNP): information on pregnancy, nutrition, labour, referrals to midwifery services, care of newborns, breastfeeding support, home visits, vouchers for vitamins, groceries and diapers, Zumba with baby.

Grandir ensemble: A parent resource program providing education and support for parents of children. Helping families grow and learn in a happy, healthy, safe environment and allowing children to participate in various activities in the area of sciences, literacy, creativity, etc.

L'école j'en raffole (School's Cool - school readiness program) * Summer camps * Community lunches and dinners with parenting workshops * Early Years Centres * Community and in-house support * Parenting and other educational workshops * Toy lending library * Best Start wrap around services (early screening and intervention) * Inter-generational programming combining geriatrics and early years needs * Pre-school speech and language services are available through partnerships with local agencies.

COVID-19: Closed until further notice.

A francophone family resource centre and EarlyON Centre drop-in site for parents and caregivers of children. Promotes healthy parent/child relationships * stimulates children's intellectual, physical and emotional growth * reduces isolation and enriches the development of social skills * interactive drop-in playgroups guided by Early Childhood Educators and CSC staff * parent-child education programs * parent support groups * resource lending library * agency/service referral * school readiness programs * March break and summer family (parent/child) camps

A multidisciplinary agency serving the French-speaking population and Exogamy families of the Hamilton and Niagara Region. Services offered include primary and community health care services, counselling and community initiatives, services for families with young children, services for seniors, Community Connections Mentorship Program and the Settlement Program for French speaking newcomers.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

65-bed long term care home. Offers 24 hour nursing staff and security system. Services provided in French. Provides both private and semi-private rooms. Licensed by the Ministry of Health, Long Term Care.

Three interim care beds - provides residential care for hospital patients waiting for long stay admission - residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents.

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Francophone employment and resource centre:

• Free access to computer and internet, copier, fax and telephone
• Newcomer Guide to services in Niagara Region

Employment Help:

• Tools for effective job search
• Résumé and cover letter writing
• Career planning
• Job board
• Skills development and evaluation

Workshops include: Career Exploration, Better Jobs Ontario, Smart Serve, WHMIS, Safe Food Handling, Oasis Skills Building, Apprenticeship, Soft Skills

French tourist information for vacation planning (guide and web site in French)

Economic development (stimulate employment and economic growth)

School board providing education in French in elementary and secondary schools.

• Full time nursery school and kindergarten
• Child care and before and after school
• Range of secondary school courses
• Graduates are bilingual

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

A francophone child care centre environment. Currently offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Also offers before and after school care to children.