Parenting in a New Country
Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; Formerly PEIANC; Formerly PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association
Service Description
Provides support and education to newcomers about parenting in Canada. Organized parenting groups and workshops are offered to cover topics such as:
- Current parenting concerns
- Positive parenting skills
- Building family relationships
- Understanding Canadian laws
- Overcoming challenges related to parenting in a new culture
- Maintaining cultural values and integrity
- Triple P
Information
Eligibility:
Newcomers who have children or teens * Must be a registered client of IRSAPEI
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Individuals who are not registered clients can book an appointment with an Intake Worker to become clients for free * Existing clients can drop in, call or contact through website to make an appointment
Documents Required:
Contact for details
Program Hours:
Varies
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- Family Counsellor
902-628-6009 ext 234
Language:
English * Interpreters are available
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3
- Coverage Area:Kings County * Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-628-6009