Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-335-3665 ext 3440 |
welcomecentre@hdsb.ca | |
Website | www.hdsb.ca/parents/Pages/New%20to%20Halton/Welcome-Centre.aspx |
Social Media | ![]() |
Primary Contact | Dunja Cajko, Community Connections Specialist; Email: cajkod@hdsb.ca |
Alternate Contact | Jackelyn Chung, Program Lead, Youth Settlement (K-12); Email: chungj@hdsb.ca |
Agency Information
Primary Executive | Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Education; Phone: 905-335-3663; Email: newtonj@hdsb.ca |
Alternate Executive | Gord Truffen, (interim) System Principal- Welcome Centre and International Student Program; Phone: 905-335-3665; Email: truffeng@hdsb.ca |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Services offered include school registration, assessment and settlement support
Community Connections Specialist
Youth Settlement Workers
Youth Settlement Specialist (YSS) in Schools in partnership with HMC Connections (HMC), supports student and family engagement through the support of Youth Settlement Specialists (YSS) at the Welcome Centre and in schools
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Hours | See website for availability |
Areas Served | Halton Region |
Eligibility | New and returning families to Halton region |
Application | Families need to fill out a google form, send an email or call to book an appointment |
Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Serbian ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services |
Fees | None |
Site Information
Site Location | Inside Gary Allan Learning Centre |
Located In Community | Milton |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Childs Dr and Ontario St S |
Mailing Address | c/o Halton District School Board PO Box 5005 Stn LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
InfoPod Main Headings | Education & Employment ; Settlement Services |
InfoPod Sub Headings | Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Schools |