Outcomes Report (2018-2019)

Outcomes Report 2018-2019

Employment Services

WHALLEY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE (WESC) WESC is a provincially funded program which provides job search related services and supports for those who are unemployed or under employed and legally entitled to work in Canada. Services include: employment counselling, job search workshops, career planning assessments/workshops, development of skills training plans including funding for eligible clients, wage subsidy support, job development, customized employment services, job coaching, funding for short-term occupational certificates, financial supports for work clothing, bus tickets, and job start supports specified by the employer.  930 individuals found employment  1852 individuals received 1 on 1 support  2355 individuals attended workshops  303 workshops were held (3 SOV clients received workshop services on a 1:1 basis)  9742 visits to the resource room were recorded  1140 new client files were opened

“I received all the information I needed, I was provided with a lot of resources and options to develop my career.”

Early Years Services

HEALTHIEST BABIES POSSIBLE (HBP) HBP is a pre and postnatal outreach program supporting women of all ages who live in Surrey, Delta and White Rock. Since 1988 we have provided education, information, support and connections for women who experience health and lifestyle challenges during pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenting. Working with women in the context of their families, the aim is improved maternal and infant health.

Long-term Goals To reduce the incidences of:  Low and high birth weight and premature babies  Prenatal substance use

Participant Outcomes  Engage in positive nutrition practices for self and baby.

Options Community Services

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