CHILDCARE RESOURCE AND RESEARCH UNIT
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In this section you will find a selection of web sites relevant to early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy and social policy. Use the drop down menu to choose a category to browse, or search the links by typing in a keyword and choosing a category.
The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) is an integrated approach to Aboriginal labour market programming that links training to labour market demand and ensures that Canada's Aboriginal people can fully participate in economic opportunities.
Note: ASETS is the successor program to the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy, which expired in March 2010.
Government
The AFN is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. There are over 630 First Nation's communities in Canada. Website includes links to many press releases, current events, fact sheets, information about various social programs. The links section includes links to other First Nations' sites, clearinghouses and media sources. Site also available in French.
Government
The Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has major responsibility for national child care policy, research and data collection. This link is a link to the Child Care page of the Department's site and includes useful basic information regarding ECEC in Australia.
Government
The Child Care Bureau is "dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability, and availability of child care for all families." It administers federal funds to states, territories, and tribes to assist low-income families in accessing quality child care for children when the parents work or participate in education or training.
Government
This site provides federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment,and education. Reports of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics include "America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being".
Government
The Ministry of Social Affairs is responsible for the central administration of the Danish social security and benefits system, including its national early childhood policy. Website provides basic information on Denmark's family and early childhood policies. Some information available in English.
Government
The Department of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSDC) is mandated to build "a stronger and more competitive Canada by enabling Canadians to make choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives." News releases and selected documents available online. Site available in English and French.
Government
In September 2000, First Ministers signed an agreement on early childhood development aimed at fostering the well-being of Canada's young children. This website provides background information, news releases, and updates and reports on this Agreement. Content available in French.
Government
Sure Start is a Government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by: increasing the availability of childcare for all children, improving health and emotional development for young children and supporting parents as parents and in their aspirations towards employment.
Government
Central responsibility for the education and care of young children 0-6 years falls under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Selected information regarding Finland's ECEC and family policy is available in English.
Government
France provides publicly-funded preschool education for its 3-6 year olds (some two year olds are also enrolled) through its école maternelles which are under the aegis of the Ministry of Education. Keyword search of 'école maternelle' collects useful information about France's approach to ECEC. Documents on this Ministry's site available in French only.
Government
The GAO is the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of Congress. The GAO examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analyses, options, recommendations, and other assistance to help the Congress make policy and funding decisions. Full text of evaluations and reports available online.
Government
Site of the Government of Canada, with links to departments, agencies, publications, and other e-services. Content available in French.
Government
AHS is an early intervention program funded by Health Canada for Aboriginal children and their families living in urban and Northern communities. Content available in French.
Government
This website has been created to "help organizations design and implement supportive programs and policies facilitating work-life balance." Site links to online publications on work-life issues. Content available in French.
Government
Child Day Care, Child and Family Services Division, Department of Family Services and Housing
Government
On March 13, 2003, Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services reached agreement on a framework for improving access affordable, quality, provincially and territorially regulated early learning and child care programs and services. This initiative builds on the September 2000 First Ministers' commitment to improve and expand early childhood development programs and services.
Government
Federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other countries.
Government
The NCB "aims to prevent and reduce the depth of child poverty in Canada". Site provides background information, progress reports, and information on provincial reinvestments. Content also available in French.
Government
NCW is a citizens' advisory body to the Minister of Human Resources Development Canada on matters of concern to low-income Canadians. Website provides links to press releases, fact sheets, publications, and other related sites. Content available in French.
Government
The Ministry of Education has links to education-related research, publications, news items, curriculum information, ECEC information, and issues relating to Maori education.
Government
The Ministry of Children and Equality endeavours to ensure that children and young people get a good upbringing and that families can feel secure - both financially and socially. The Ministry of Education and Research is responsible for nursery schools and the educational system. This website directs you to a page devoted to the topic of families and upbringing.
Government
The Honourable Landon Pearson is a Canadian Senator with a special interest in the rights of children.
Government
The Social Union initiative is the umbrella under which governments will concentrate their efforts to renew and modernize Canadian social policy. Website provides texts, documents, and speeches regarding the Social Union Framework Agreement, National Child Benefit, National Children's Agenda and the Early Childhood Development Agreement. Content available in French.
Government
As a result of the Spanish Educational Reform Act of 1990, the Ministry of Education became responsible for all services for children 0-6 years (educacion infantile). Website features a basic, simple overview of Spain's early education system - see SISTEMA EDUCATIVO section. Documents available in Spanish only.
Government
Source for Canadian statistics. Website features online statistics, selected free reports and publications, and access to The Daily. Content available in French.
Government
Federal government agency which promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country. Links to women's programs, research directorate, gender-based analysis, library services, key dates, publications, news releases and related sites. Content available in French.
Government
Ministry responsible for matters regarding education, including pre-school education and child care for school children, pre-school classes and compulsory education. Website provides links to publications and research. Selected content available in English.
Government
The National Agency works to ensure that national objectives for childcare and the school system are achieved. Its activities include follow-ups, evaluation, development, research and supervisory work. Many useful materials available in English.
Government
Curriculum, financial, statistical, grants and policy information available from the department responsible for education. On-line news articles pertaining to education available as well.
Government
Links categories
Government - links to Canadian and international government websites. The Canadian section links either to the provincial offices responsible for child care or to the larger ministry under which child care falls.
Child care organizations - links to Canada-wide, provincial, Aboriginal and international ECEC organizations.
Social policy/child organizations - links to NGOs focused on social policy or children's issues. In addition to dealing with other pressing social policy concerns, these groups may also have noteworthy information about ECEC.
Research centres - links to academic facilities (usually university-based) concerned with ECEC, family or social policy issues.
Clearinghouses - links to websites that collect and compile and organize an enormous amount of useful information.
Periodicals - links to online magazines, newsletters and journals relevant to ECEC policy. Some are available full-text while others have abstracts only. The description field will indicate the type of availability.
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