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Chagas Disease
Introduction Chagas disease (also referred to as American trypanosomiasis) is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, commonly transmitted in the feces of infected triatomine bugs. These relatively large blood-sucking insects, sometimes called ‘kissing bugs’ (Figure 1), are found mainly in Central and Latin America and in the southern United States.…
Helping Parents Prepare for Travel
Contextual medical information Sometimes new information about a prospective international adoptee (IA) becomes available once parents arrive in the region. Some families are able to meet the child’s caregiver, the orphanage director or, in some cases, the birth family, as can occur in Haiti and Ethiopia. Parents may be provided…
Enhancing Attachment
Transition for newly adopted children The long-anticipated arrival of a new child is a very emotional time for parents. Meeting is often combined with long distances travelled, jet lag, fatigue and changes in culture and climate. However, a child does not share the same anticipatory experience as new parents. Understandably,…
Preparing to Adopt
Countries of origin Since 2000, 1500 to 2000 children have been adopted every year in Canada.1 The countries Canadians adopt from have changed somewhat over this period, and the needs of the international adoptee are becoming more complex. China continues to be the leading country of origin, while the number…
Health Information by Region
Here are a few key sources of health information by region or country. For immigrants or refugees new to Canada, be sure to consider not only their original country of origin but also any countries they may have passed through before arriving in Canada. Evidence-Based Preventative Care Checklist for New…
Preventing Unintentional Injuries
All children have the right to a safe environment and to protection from injury and violence. - UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Child injuries are a major public health issue worldwide. In Canada, injury is the leading cause of death among children, adolescents and adults up to…
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Caring for Kids New to Canada is produced and managed by the Canadian Paediatric Society. Canadian Paediatric Society 100-2305 St. Laurent Blvd. K1G 4J8, Ottawa ON Tel.: (613) 526-9397 Email: info@cps.ca
Editors and Contributors
Caring for Kids New to Canada is a collaborative project involving many people and organizations concerned with the health of immigrant and refugee children, youth and families. The Canadian Paediatric Society is grateful to everyone for their contributions to this website. Caring for Kids New to Canada Task Force (2025-2026)…