The ICA Settlement Program provides services to immigrants, refugees and refugee claimants residing in the Capital Region. We offer services on an individual, family and group basis. Settlement counsellors provide services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese, German, French and Korean, and can also arrange interpretation and translation services. Settlement counsellors bridge the gap between mainstream services and the immigrant newcomer.

Information and referral is available for English classes, housing, school for newcomer children, and other community services. ICA workers support families as they make the adjustment to life in Canada.

There are support groups for immigrant women, immigrant seniors and multicultural youth.

Pre-Natal Classes for Immigrant Expectant Mothers
Classes giving information for new mothers and new immigrants about what to expect during pregnancy, labour, and after birth. Topics covered include how a woman’s body changes during pregnancy, proper maternal diet, exercises, fetal development, and what to expect during labour. Interpreters are provided for the sessions and a tour of a hospital will also be included.

Free, held on Fridays 9:30 – 11:30am

upcoming sessions:
April 2007

by registration only
Please contact Lien Tran, ICA Settlement Program 388-4728

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
A program to help parents share their experiences, and gain new information about parenting. The group is aimed at helping immigrant parents learn new methods of raising children in Canadian society. Free daycare, healthy snacks, help with transportation, and booklets and handouts are all included in the session. For parents of children ages birth to five.

Free, held on Fridays 1:30-3:30pm

upcoming sessions:

April 20th to June 1st
September 14th to October 26th
January 11 to February 22nd, 2008


Please conact Ruth, ICA Settlement Program 388-4728 ext. 109

Citizenship Classes
ICA Citizenship classes are designed to help applicants prepare for the Citizenship Test. The sessions cover such topics as the Rights and Responsibilities of Canadians, Canadian history and geography, government, politics, economy, and society. Translation services may be available upon request for those who will be instructed to attend a hearing.

Fee $15 / person or $25 / family, pre-registration required. Please contact ICA to register at 388-4728.

Upcoming classes:

(all classes Fridays, 1-3pm)

Feb. 9 & 16
March 9 & 16

Free Legal Clinic
Please call ICA reception for more information: 388-4728

• Pre-Natal Classes
• Nobody's Perfect Parenting Classes
• Citizenship Classes
• Immigrant Women's Suppport Group
• Immigrant Seniors' Support Group
• Multicultural Youth Programs
• Host Mentoring Services
• English as a Second Language Classes
• Free Legal Clinic
• Translation & Interpretation

  Contact:
  HyeSoon Kim, Settlement Services Coordinator

  (250) 388-4728 ext.113
  hkim@icavictoria.org