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Caring for a child with special needs: Strategies for newcomer families

January 9, 2023 admin children, disabilities, Living, newcomer families, Parenting, special needs, wellness

Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:56:48 +0000

Learning that your child is born with a chronic illness or has special needs can be devastating for all families; but even more so for newcomer families as they navigate an unfamiliar healthcare system, without traditional sources of community support.

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Immigrant children’s health declines rapidly after arrival in Canada

April 30, 2019 admin childrens health, diet, HEALTH, health care, immigration, newcomer families, settlement

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 01 May 2019 02:57:12 +0000

By: Hassan Vatanparast, University of Saskatchewan and Ginny Lane, University of Saskatchewan A healthy, happy future, free from poverty: This is the aspiration of many new immigrants and refugees to Canada and the United States. Leaving harsh conditions and food scarcity behind, they embrace the safety and relative affluence that North America offers. Few would […]