Our Programs
Refugee Claimant Settlement
We believe that the refugee experience is a continuum from the moment the refugee decides to leave their country until they become a Canadian citizen… We have developed an integrated model of services for all uprooted people, but offer temporary shelter only to women and children.
The integrated model provides:
- Shelter for women and children
- Various women’s programs.
- Education, counselling and other support services,
Refugee Protection
- Helping refugee claimants within Canada with every step of the refugee determination process
- Other immigration processes (Humanitarian & Compassionate, Spousal sponsorship, work permit, etc.)
- Information gathering in other countries
- Collaboration with local NGOs
All activities are geared toward greater access and equity.
Popular Education
- Training programs for refugee and settlement workers
- Training programs and wokshops on anti-human trafficking
- Best practice manuals
- Country and other Research papers
FCJ Youth Network
The FCJ Youth Network is an incredibly diverse group of newcomer youth that has welcomed over 80 members in the past year. The group meets on a weekly basis and shapes a space to share experiences, support one another, and mobilize their knowledge to overcome the challenges that they face. The FCJ Youth Network not only offers opportunities for volunteering and skill development, but the group plans a lot of social activities together, including: going to movies, camping, sports activities and exploring the city. The group is open for newcomer youth between the ages of 14 and 24 (and allies), and we meet every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 at FCJ. For more information please contact Philip at (416)469-9754 ext 228 or packerman@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Visit our website: www.fcjyouthnetwork.tk
Networking
Since our inception, we have realized that to be effective in our advocacy for refugee claimants, and to meet their wide variety of needs, it is necessary to build alliances with other organizations working on refugee issues. As such we are members of:
