LINKS Literacy Program

Organization Type: Education & Schools
Address: 5724 South Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1S4
Contact: Tirsa Finlay
Website: http://www.chisholm4children.ca

The LINKS Literacy Program is a community based tutoring program for elementary age children who are at least one year behind in reading/writing development. It is geared for children with a learning disability, although an official diagnosis is not necessary. LINKS is part of Chisholm Services for Children.

Chisholm Services for Children is a non-profit organization located in Halifax providing a long-term Child and Youth Caring Program, that specializes in early intervention, prevention and permanency planning. Chisholm is dedicated to guiding children twelve years of age and younger who face severe adverse circumstances like neglect and abuse, to a realization of self-worth. Chisholm helps children develop skills and capacities to function successfully in a community setting and grow as healthy, stable individuals.

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