Welcome to Caring for Kids New to Canada

This website was developed for health professionals and others who care for immigrant and refugee children, youth, and families. Throughout the site, you’ll find information and resources to enhance patient care and help you better understand the unique health needs of these kids.

Launched in April 2013, Caring for Kids New to Canada began with a series of conversations and surveys to determine the needs of health professionals serving immigrant and refugee children and youth.

With this information, an Editorial Board determined a series of topics that would be developed for the first phase of the website, and continue to assess what subjects should be added. A Methods Subcommittee developed a process for identifying, reviewing and citing evidence. Editors then worked with medical writers and project staff to develop material that reflects the best available evidence and provides practical guidance for health professionals.

A rigorous review process, involving the committees and sections of the Canadian Paediatric Society as well as an extensive network of experts in newcomer health, ensures the integrity of the material. Material is translated into French, and reviewed again. To ensure documents are up-to-date, they are regularly reviewed by members of the Caring for Kids New to Canada Task Force.

The Canadian Paediatric Society recognizes the editors and authors of Children and Youth New to Canada: A Health Care Guide. Published in 1999, this book was the first resource of its kind and has helped shaped this site.

About the Canadian Paediatric Society

Founded in 1922, the Canadian Paediatric Society represents more than 4,000 paediatricians, paediatric subspecialists, paediatric residents, and other health professionals who work with and care for children and youth. The CPS is governed by an elected Board of Directors representing all provinces and territories. To fulfill its mission, the CPS is active in professional education, advocacy, parent and caregiver education, and surveillance.

Copyright

The Canadian Paediatric Society holds the copyright on all material on Caring for Kids New to Canada. We welcome the use of the material for education and personal learning. If you wish to use the material for commercial purposes, or to reprint or reproduce multiple copies, you must contact the CPS for permission. Please see our copyright policy for more details and an application form.

Last updated: November, 2025