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Bridging the gap in social services for immigrants

24 Apr 2006

Fourth, it analyzes the historical development of the organization and the provision of programs and services. [...] The Role of Ethnic Organizations and the State In recent years a number of studies have been conducted pertaining to the role of ethnic organizations in a welfare state. [...] Discussions with the early founders of SUCCESS and analysis of SUCCESS documents reveal five purposes for the founding of SUCCESS: (i) to bridge the gap in social services between new Chinese immigrants and service agencies, (ii) to act as a united voice in the Chinese Community, (iii) to educate Chinese immigrants about their rights and responsibilities, (iv) to help immigrants become independent [...] The analysis of programs and services focuses on many aspects, including the purposes of the programs, the scope of services, major events and achievements, clientele, funding, social contributions, and issues. [...] With the devolution of funding from the federal government to the province, now it is under the management of MRMI - Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Immigration.
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Authors

Guo, Shibao

Pages
29
Published in
Canada

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