Young People’s Adverse Childhood Experiences

The Young People’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Task Group (YPA) was established in January 2023 to provide training and capacity-building opportunities for child- and youth-focused settlement service providers. The group’s efforts center on addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the lived experiences that influence young people’s health, psychosocial well-being, and developmental environments. 

Webinars delivered by this Task Group include: 

• Understanding the experiences and unique needs of ROMA Youth Webinar

• Understanding the experiences and unique needs of Ukrainian Youth Webinar 

• Facilitating Culturally Appropriate Conversations With Families of Children With Disabilities Part 1 (focus on South Asian and Black Community) 

• Facilitating Culturally Appropriate Conversations with Families of Children With Disabilities Part 2 (Focus on East Asian Community) 

• Supporting Newcomer Children & Youth in the Child Welfare (CAS) System Webinar  

• Canada’s Caregiver Program and Its Impact on Family Reunification and Family Relationships (Focus on Filipino Families)