A study in Alberta, Canada, explored newcomer parents' attitudes and barriers to accessing routine childhood vaccinations (RCVs). Focus group discussions with 47 participants revealed strong motivation to vaccinate their children, yet barriers included limited access to reputable information, language difficulties, lack of primary care providers, transportation challenges, and reduced vaccine appointment availability during the COVID-19…

A collaborative research study by AAISA, HABITUS Consulting Collective, and Dr. Julie Drolet from the University of Calgary aims to explore the resettlement experiences of Syrian refugees in Alberta, focusing on challenges, needs, and integration in language, labor markets, and social connections. Through surveys, interviews, and community forums, the study seeks to inform client-centered programs…

Immigrants in Canada, particularly in their initial years and within specific subgroups, face socio-economic disadvantages, impacting their children and leading to long-term effects on development and participation in Canadian life. In Calgary, the growing immigrant population increases the demand on both settlement and mainstream services, highlighting a need for targeted support for children and youth…

The 2020 evaluation report for the Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP), covering November 2019 to October 2020, used a mixed-method approach with case reports, surveys, interviews, and observations to assess outcomes. CCBP, a collaboration between Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) and Alberta's Ministry of Children’s Services, was established in 2014 to provide culturally responsive support for…