Moving Ahead Program

The Moving Ahead Program provides one-to-one support for immigrants or refugees who are facing multiple barriers to successful settlement into Canada.

Moving Ahead is a collaborative, case-managed service model for the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and client-centered programming. Our program chiefly utilizes outreach and in-home consultation and support as a foundation for service delivery to the multi-barrier refugees and immigrants in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, and Aldergrove.

Services include:

• Intake and in-home assessment
• Case management of individual client files
• Settlement information and counselling
• Practical assistance & supported access to services
• Support groups and workshops
• Life skills, literacy and essential skills development

Who We Help

This program is for high needs and high-risk immigrant adults and families in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, and Aldergrove. We help:

• Permanent Residents of Canada
• A Protected Person as defined by Section 95 of the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act
• Individuals who have been selected by Canada to become Permanent Residents and have received a letter from Citizenship & Immigration Canada stating so

This program is NOT open to Refugee Claimants until their claim is accepted.

Eligibility Criteria Includes:

• Meeting IRCC’s eligibility requirements, AND
• Meeting the complexity, multiplicity, and severity of the barriers faced by potential participants

To Access the Moving Ahead Program

• Please call us or come into our office so we can assess your eligibility for support.
• You can refer yourself or you may be referred by a community partner. 
• Services are provided for 12 – 18 months at no charge to clients.