Parents with an immigrant background: realities that need to be taken into account

Are you aware of the realities faced by parents with an immigrant background in your community?

The Perspectives parents initiative has found that parents with an immigrant background are generally better educated. In fact, 58% have a university degree. Nevertheless, many of them are unable to locate the information they need in connection with their parenting role.

Greater numbers of them do not have any available support nearby and also make more frequent use of services such as:

• Drop-in daycare centres
• Toy lending libraries and family thrift stores
• Community kitchens