Learning made easier for refugee families

Community Connections helps students, parents adapt to school system. Organizations such as N.E.E.D.S. Inc. our member organization runs a community connection program where they are helping many refugees who have experienced trauma and language barrier in the community. N.E.E.D.S hired eight community connectors and eight assistants who act as interpreters to help orient, connect and integrate newly arrived refugee kids to their new school and neighbourhood. The staff also connects with the students’ families. Click on the link for full article.