CMAS

New Research Study on the Impact of Discrimination on the Immigrant Child

The past 15 years have seen a surge in research examining the discrimination of the children of immigrants, and what the psychological and educational consequences are. This report focuses on incidents of direct discrimination, as perceived and noticed by the child—incidents with identifiable educational, psychological, physical, and social repercussions.

ConnectABILITY – Special needs resources for parents and caregivers

Developed by Community Living Toronto, ConnectABILITY is a site full of helpful tips, tools and resources for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.

Why some children do well despite early adversity: Resilience Video Series

Reducing the effects of significant adversity on young children’s healthy development is critical to the progress and prosperity of any society. Yet not all children experience lasting harm as a result of adverse early experiences. Some may demonstrate “resilience,” or an adaptive response to serious hardship. A better understanding of why some children do well despite early adversity is important because it can help us design policies and programs that help more children reach their full potential. These three videos provide an overview of why resilience matters, how it develops, and how to strengthen it in children.

Settlement Needs of Newcomer Children: Research Synthesis Report

This report describes the six core settlement needs of newcomer children and provides ideas on how to support them. The settlement needs identified in the report were selected through a review of the literature from around the world on early childhood education and newcomer children. Read more...

Supporting Refugee Families Through Gradual Separation

English: Supporting Refugee Families Through Gradual Separation
French: Comment soutenir les familles réfugiées pendant la période de séparation progressive

Supporting Home Language Maintenance

English: Supporting Home Language Maintenance
French: L’importance d’encourager les familles à preserver leur langue maternelle

Helping Refugee Children Cope with Stress

English: Helping Refugee Children Cope with Stress
French: Comment atténuer le stress des enfants réfugiés

Culture Shock

English: Culture Shock
French: Le choc culturel

Guiding Refugee Children’s Behaviour

English: Guiding Refugee Children's Behaviour
French: Comment guider le comportement des enfants réfugiés

Caring for Refugee Children

English: Caring for Refugee Families
French: Le soin et la garde des enfants réfugiés