SETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (SAFSS)

Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services (SAFSS) provides practical support to newcomers and immigrant families in Scarborough and across the greater Toronto area. The organization offers language instruction, employment assistance, and credential recognition support to help recent arrivals find stable work and integrate into their communities. SAFSS also provides family counselling, youth programming, and housing support services tailored to the specific challenges faced by families during their transition to Canada. Staff members communicate in multiple languages and understand the cultural and institutional barriers that newcomers encounter. The agency connects clients with local resources and advocates for their needs within the broader social service system. By combining immediate practical assistance with longer-term integration support, SAFSS helps newcomer families build self-sufficiency and establish themselves in Ontario.