Nov. 28 - Municipal Supports for Syrian Refugees in Toronto

After the First Year:

Municipal Supports for Syrian Refugees in Toronto

Soon, many of the recently arrived Syrian refugees will no longer be eligible to receive assistance from the federal government, or their sponsors.

The City of Toronto is holding a series of information fairs to ensure that they are aware of and connected to City services and supports available after their first year in Toronto.

Sessions are intended for service providers but everyone is welcome to attend.

Additional dates available:

• Monday, November 23rd | The 519 | 9:30am-12:00pm
• Friday, December 9th | City Hall | 9:30am-12:00pm

More information available online at www.toronto.ca/refugees.

Staff from the following City divisions, agencies and corporations will be present:

• 311 Toronto

• Children's Services

• Live Green Toronto

• Parks, Forestry & Recreation

• Shelter, Support & Housing Administration

• Toronto District School Board

• Toronto Catholic District School Board

• Toronto Employment & Social Services

• Toronto Public Health

• Toronto Public Library

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Agenda

2:00 – 2:10 p.m.

Registration

2:10 – 2:15 p.m.

Opening Remarks

2:15 – 2:20 p.m.

City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program - Update

Toronto Newcomer Office (TNO)

2:20 – 2:40 p.m.

Overview on Transition to OW/ODSP

Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS)

2:40 – 2:50 p.m.

Impact of Transition on Health & Dental Coverage

Toronto Public Health (TPH)

2:50 – 3:00 p.m.

Available Recreation Opportunities

Parks, Forestry, & Recreation (PFR)

3:00 – 3:10 p.m.

Children's Services Supports

Children's Services (CS)

3:10 – 3:40 p.m.

Q & A and Wrap Up

3:40 – 4:30 p.m.

Information Gathering and Networking

Downlaod the Agenda.