Using the Maternity Experiences Survey developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, this Pediatrics article looks at the unique needs of pregnant adolescents argues for specialized maternity care that better addresses these needs.
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In the Hunger Count 2012, Food Banks Canada examines food bank usage across the country and links hunger and poverty to negative health outcomes.
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The staff at the Awahsuk Aboriginal Head Start program have shared some resources and ideas that have helped them maintain such a high participation rate within their Surrey community.
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Click here to learn about the facilitator training developed by the Healthy Children, Healthy Futures CAPC Coalition.
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On December 12th, your Keeping in Touch team attended the Poverty Reduction as a Prescription for Health webinar hosted by the BC Healthy Living Alliance. Click here to read a summary of the webinar and to access the slides.
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First Call proposes a number of recommendations that will lower child poverty to 7% by 2020.
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This publication provides a great overview of the Social Determinants of Health and examines 14 key determinates to determine their impact on the health of an individual, family or community.
Read MoreDid you know that the current average level of anxiety for a child or youth is equivalent to what was considered critical in the 1950’s?
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The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants.
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More than 130 students, anti-bullying experts, and key stakeholders came together at Premier Christy Clark’s ERASE Bullying Summit to identify key priorities and actions that will help school, communities and individuals work together to combat bullying.
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Clinics are now open throughout the province, and eligible British Columbians are able to get immunized at a wide variety of locations.
Read MoreFunding opportunities across the province include: Eva's Initiatives' Awards for Ending Youth Homelessness, Grants for Civil Forfeiture Proceeds, "Buy Local" Programs and Child Care Capital Funding.
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On Wednesday, December 12th from 9:00am to 10:30am, join the BC Healthy Living Alliance for a webinar to explore the connection between income and health.
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On the last CAPC Coordinators conference call, Carol Munro, coordinator of the Fraser North Coalition, mentioned this research study out of Sweden. Read a summary and access the full report.
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This paper offers significant research and quotes on the significance of community based family and prenatal support programs.
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Check out this website for links to great, attachment-based video resources.
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In this article, CharityVillage offers an insider’s look at the decision making processing within 3 Canadian Foundations – The Niagara Community Foundation, The Vancouver Foundation and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Foundation.
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On November 14th, the Vancouver Sun ran a special feature on FASD about its prevalence in British Columbia and the supports available to children under 19.
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We’ve got a jump start on the holidays this year with some celebration ideas from CAPC, CPNP and AHS programs around the province.
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On November 20th we celebrate the day—22 years ago—when Canada signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) treaty.
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