First photo is of newcomer students eating smoked sausages and marshmallows around a campfire together at the Teen Ranch event. Second photo is of TCDSB staff in aprons serving food at the Newcomer Conference. Third photo is of TCDSB students providing information and brochures about TCDSB registration at the Newcomer Welcome Reception event.

Settlement Workers for Newcomers

Catholic schools in Toronto welcome newly arrived families to the city. Catholic education in Toronto is free and is publicly funded.

Settlement Workers are placed in Catholic schools to help newcomer families with:

  • Housing

  • Employment

  • Public transit

  • Health care

  • Language training

  • Community support and networking

  • Recreation

  • Educational resources

Contact Us

For more information, please contact your local Catholic school, or the TCDSB Community Relations Officer Jody Huang at jodelyn.huang@tcdsb.org​.

Helpful Resources​