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To provide communities with analysis based on collected
data on factors in each community influencing early child development to
underlie local strategies to improve children’s early years; |
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To enhance community capacity to use knowledge/research
infrastructure and measurement tools to monitor early childhood development
and develop community-based responses; |
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To contribute to national knowledge about the role of
communities in improving outcomes for children, and the "readiness to learn"
of children country-wide to inform policy decisions; |
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To create networks among researchers and across
communities by disseminating findings to a wide audience, forming networks of
expertise, and showcasing effective practices; |
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To promote collaboration and sharing of expertise in and
among communities. |
Where does it take place?
Five community projects were implemented during the fall of 1999. These are
located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Southwestern
Newfoundland, Coquitlam, British Columbia, and all of Prince Edward Island.
Who are HRDC's partners in this Initiative?
In addition to the communities selected for the pilot projects, HRDC is
working with the provinces and territories to compliment their
activities/strategies and build support for the initiative. The list of
communities will be added to the web site once the process of reviewing
applications has taken place.
Where can I get more information?
The Applied Research Branch of Strategic Policy directs research on several
themes including children and families, poverty and inequality and social
indicators. For more information, visit the Applied Research Branch Web Site
Address: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
General inquiries on Understanding the Early Years can
be addressed to (819) 953-6678 (phone) or (819)
953-8868 (fax)
