Discusses research project activities including literature review of family literacy, assessment of literacy programs in Saskatchewan, environment mapping, and the development of a province wide online survey tool.
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 36, no. 3-4, pp. 325-345
Description
Information from the Canadian National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth looks at family income, neighborhood environment, and demographic characteristics and parental preferences.
Research project, "Youthworks", provides a snapshot of youth homelessness focusing on three important components in services and support systems: prevention, emergency response and transitioning out of homelessness.
Researchers consulted with service providers, youth, municipal government workers, community members, and researchers and students from local universities. Identifies structural issues, systems failures, and individual, family and relational factors.