AGM Training: Working Alongside & Welcoming Newcomers

This training will be offered as part of our virtual AGM Training Event – Cultivating Resilience: Community Support & Families on September 26th, 2024. Register here!

In this session, you will gain effective strategies and learn from real-life examples of how Burnaby Family Life engages with its diverse demographics, especially Newcomers, through its organizational approach. Sangeeta Bhonsale, Manager of Family Support Services & Moving Ahead Program, will lead this session, sharing her extensive experience and passion for the pivotal role that Family Resource Programs (FRPs) play in families’ lives. As a member of the FRP-BC board, Sangeeta also supports provincial initiatives and is a strong advocate for this sector. 

Training Highlights: 

• Understand the importance of addressing the needs of varied demographics, including grandparents and multi-generational families. 

• Discover best practices for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for Newcomer families.  

• Explore strategies for recruiting staff who reflect the diverse families you serve, with a focus on those from Newcomer backgrounds. 

• Learn from examples of incorporating activities that honour and respect Indigenous knowledge and traditions. 

• Listen to lessons learned along Sangeeta’s longtime and meaningful journey in supporting families.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your approach to working alongside and welcoming newcomer families! 

About the facilitator:

Sangeeta Bhonsale is a long-time early-years advocate with extensive experience and passion for the pivotal role that Family Resource Programs (FRPs) play in the lives of diverse communities, including newcomer families. She will share effective strategies and real-life examples from her work as the Manager of Family Support Services & Moving Ahead Program at Burnaby Family Life. Her session will provide valuable insights into addressing the needs of varied demographics, best practices for creating inclusive and welcoming environments, strategies for recruiting staff who reflect the diverse families you serve & more!