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Using an FRP Canada on-line member survey and focus groups, this report consolidated information about how to create more welcoming family resource programs for new immigrant families.
Between September and December 2008, six focus groups were held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; North Vancouver, British Columbia; and Ottawa, Ontario. In each community, one focus group was held with immigrant parents and one with practitioners who work with immigrant families.
In November 2008, FRP Canada conducted an on-line member survey. The survey was completed by 104 FRP Canada member organizations.
Changes include:
- Featured Resources Quick Links
- Easier access to downloadable multilingual resources
- Five new multilingual parent resource sheets