News, Information, and Resources

Here you will find an ongoing list of resources and information, ranging from downloadable documents to articles and statistics.

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Child and Youth Officer 04/05 Annual Report
Children Are Everyone's Business
Early Learning and Childcare in BC Aboriginal Communities
Impoving the Odds - Healthy Child Development
The Effects of Investing in Early Education on Economic Growth
Interior Health Final ECD Strategic Implementation Plan
Forget the latest toys - All kids really need is love - Stanford University Article
The Looming Senior's Crunch - The Case for Early Childhood Funding
Health and Well being of Children in Care
Understanding the Early Years Research Update #1

Research

UEY Community Mapping Report

UEY Community Action Plan

Caregivers

West Kootenay Family Magazines

Dad’s Manual

Finally a baby manual for dads! Learn about the safe operation of your new addition, and how to look after regular maintenance for top performance! The New Baby Manual for Dads is a public awareness product of the Understanding the Early Years (UEY) Research Project in the West Kootenay. UEY is a three year project funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. To download a PDF copy of the Dad's Manual, please click HERE.

First Steps and Beyond

a guide that will help parents and caregivers recognize the different stages your child will go through and how you can help them.

Advocacy

The Early Years Office made this Budget presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government on Sept.23, 2010.