Approximately 34% of all newcomers to Canada are under age 25. Newcomer youth experience a big life change when moving to a new country, at a very formative period of their lives. Although social services and programs have traditionally been divided into children and adult services, there is growing recognition that young people’s needs are distinct from both children and adults, and youth-specific programs are increasingly common.

Learn more: Newcomer Youth: Challenges and Strengths; Issue 35