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March, 13, 2024
December, 13, 2023

Regarding counselling service on March 15

On March 15, 2024 (Friday), due to the holding the get-togethering session, the counselor will be absent, so we are sorry to stop accepting counselling by phone and visits.
We accept counselling by e-mail, but please understand that the answer will be after the next business day.

Relocation of the CFCSC

On April 1 in Reiwa 5th, the Chiba Foreign Careworkers Support Center was relocated to the Chiba Prefectural Social Welfare Center newly constructed.
There is no chage in opening hours and days of the CFCS, but the numbers of the switchboard and of FAX changed. Please be careful.

<Location>

1F, The Chiba Prefectural Social Welfare Center, 4-5 Chibaminato, Chuo-ku, Chibashi, Chiba 260-0058

<Contact>

Counseling:0120-054-762
Switchboard:043-306-2782
Fax:043-306-2795
E-mail:supportcenter@chibakenshakyo.com

<Opening days・Opening hours>

Monday ~ Saturday except public holidays, 10 AM to 6 PM
※The center will be closed from December 29 to January 3.

What is the CFCSC?

The Chiba Foreign Careworkers Support Center (CFCSC) serves foreign careworkers and foreign students aiming to become careworkers, who are residents of Chiba Prefecture. The CFCSC provides counseling, emotional support, and assistance to those experiencing difficulties in their lives or work, conducts presentations at facilities and places of business, and assists employers in recruiting and retaining foreign careworkers. The CFCSC serves as a contractor to the Chiba Prefectural Government.

Counseling for Foreign-resident support Center

The CFCSC employs foreign resident support coordinators who can provide support in English and Vietnamese.
Counseling is available by telephone, e-mail, in person at the CFCSC, or by visitation at request, from Monday to Saturday.
Currently Vietnamese-speaking counselors are on duty Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and English-speaking counselors are on duty Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Please note that the hours of consultation by Vietnamese counselors have been changed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. English-speaking counselors will continue to be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

<These services are for:>

  • Foreign careworkers
  • Foreign students who wish to earn qualification as Certified Careworkers
  • Facilities and other organizations that employ foreign careworkers
  • Facilities and other organizations that are considering employing foreign careworkers

<Counseling is available on:>

  • Issues regarding work, study, and daily life
  • Funding one’s education
  • Procedures at city halls and other government offices
  • Information regarding the employment of foreign careworkers for interested employers
  • Points of consideration and procedures for hiring foreign careworkers

Counseling by telephone:0120-054-762(Monday ~ Saturday except public holidays, 10 AM to 6 PM)
Counseling by e-mail:supportcenter@chibakenshakyo.com(at anytime)