Taipei City Government

The Department of Social Welfare (DSW) announced that it will organize babysitting courses targeting new immigrants. The class is an effort aimed at helping new immigrant families access infant care resources without language barriers.
According to DSW, the program will focus on making sure students comprehend the instructions of teachers, ensuring that the knowhow on looking after infants can be conveyed. Free temporary babysitting service during class hours will also be available for students with preschool kids.
DSW hopes that the participants, who will be certified following completion of the training course, can constitute a force to provide their communities with professional childrearing consultation and emotional support. The approach will help construct a friendly environment for baby care, especially for the city’s new immigrant families.
The classes, held between November 3 and December 10, will take place at the new immigrant halls in Nangang and Wanhua. This will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about public resources available for new immigrant community.
A cash deposit of NT$500 will be required for registration. Those who complete the entire courses and obtain the certificate will have their deposit returned. A 10-hour attendance requirement from new immigrant-related activities is also compulsory as a way to help participants expand their social network.
Information sessions will take place at Nangang New Immigrants Hall (10 AM on October 15) and Wanhua New Immigrants Hall (1:30 PM on October 21). Please call 02-2785-6129 and 02-2266-5151 respectively for further inquiries.