HIPPY – Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters – immigration

Program Description

The program provides immigrant women and their families support with literacy skills to prepare their preschool aged children for school.

Program Details

• 30-week program to enhance parental support for pre-school children
• English language enhancement for parents
• Weekly in-home parental literacy support
• Canadian school system referrals
• Family literacy support
• Group meetings with participants
• Potential employment opportunities for parents after completion of program

Eligible Clients

The program is available for parents of all immigration status with children between 3 and 5 years of age.

Additional Program Information

• The program equips parents with teaching skills to prepare their children for school
• Program facilitators visit clients’ homes once a week
• Parents follow HIPPY curriculum to gain skills and help their children learn English
• The program helps families access family health, nutrition and community resources
• Parents receive support with school preparation
• Upon program completion, participants receive employment support and guidance
• First language support is available
• The program is available throughout Calgary
• Referrals to other CIWA programs help participants access additional support services
• Referrals to other Family Resources Network Hubs and Spokes in Calgary based on the needs of the clients
• Referrals to other agencies in Calgary to help with access to additional support

For more information, please email: CalgaryNewcomerFRN@ciwa-online.com

Funded by: