A recent study examined the relationship between attributes of the neighbourhood built environment and the time BC children and adolescents (0–18 years) spend in self-directed outdoor play. They found moderate evidence that lower traffic volumes, yard access, and increased neighbourhood greenness were positively associated with time spent in outdoor play for MORE
In a recent Policy Note article, Iglika Ivanova and Lynell Anderson recognize that although the BC government has made landmark investments in child care, too many families are still desperate for access to quality, licensed child care. They outline the current timeline and importance of addressing the child care crisis in MORE
Earlier this year, this research paper was released that questioned whether there an association between parental use of prescription opioids and suicide attempts by their children. The research was conducted because the rate of youth suicide has increased over the past 15 years in the United States as has the rate MORE
This week, West Coast Leaf released Pathways in a Forest: Indigenous guidance on prevention-based child welfare. The report highlights efforts by Indigenous families, communities, and Nations to revitalize Indigenous approaches to child welfare, develop comprehensive community-based supports, and fight for self-determination. It centres the voices of 64 caregivers who share their MORE
Rhys Kesselman, Professor Emeritus with Simon Fraser University’s School of Public Policy, is one of three researchers appointed to lead a B.C.-focused exploration of basic income. His recent article, published in the Financial Post, argued that a cost-neutral re-targeting of the Canada Child Benefit would permit an increase of $2,000 to MORE
The Research to Practice Network is a collection of academics and researchers working in collaborative partnership with The Federation of Community Social Services of BC to provide practitioners with insight into emerging research in the field of child and family practice. They recently released an article by Patty Ranahan from Concordia University to discuss MORE
A recent UK study researched the association between moving home and moving school frequently and the early childhood formal educational achievement. The study found that children who moved home frequently were more likely not to achieve in formal assessments compared with children not moving. Therefore, the report recommends that children experiencing MORE
Compelling global evidence indicates that making a positive difference to children’s mental health requires community-driven systems-level integration to address the determinants of mental health. A recent review analyses the available literature that underpins intersectoral service integration processes and tools designed to improve mental healthcare for Indigenous children. The review found that MORE
Nathaniel Hendren & Ben Sprung-Keyser released their research on historical policy changes in the US over the past half century, including social insurance, education and job training, taxes and cash transfers, and in-kind transfers. Not only did the research find that direct investments in the health and education of low-income children yield MORE
The BC Ombudsperson’s 40th Annual Report provides an overview of the role of its office, as well as the education, outreach, investigations, and disclosures related to their work. The report found that between April 2019-March 2019, 63% of the top 20 complaints and enquires received were about provincial government ministries. MORE
Seth Wynes from UBC and coauthor Kimberly A. Nicholas used provincial curriculum to rate the provinces on a scale of zero to three in five different components of climate change education. The study saw that in several regards Canadian climate change education is not consistent with scientific understanding. British Columbia MORE
The Human Early Learning Partnership released Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) data for 2017/18 and 2018/19 for 31 BC school districts. MDI data reports on grade 4 and 7 students’ responses to questions about their well-being (health, happiness/sadness, self-esteem, optimism) and their assets (connections to adults, friends, peers). The data MORE
Moving to British Columbia from another country and settling into a local community isn’t always easy. One of the most formidable challenges a new Canadian can face is finding meaningful work that matches the education, experience, trade and professional qualifications they received in their country of origin. As a result MORE
This week the Nelson Committee on Homelessness released its 11th Annual Report Card on Homelessness. The report found that vacancy rates from purpose-built rent-controlled units in buildings of more than 3 units remain at effectively 0% for the fifth year in a row. The report ends with recommendations including: the development of MORE
Inclusive Solutions is an international organization that offers a range of inclusion-oriented services including casework, person-centred planning, innovative training and community building. Their website offers a range of research on topics including restorative justice and listening to young people.