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Portrait of child poverty shows Montreal ridings among the worst in Canada

A downtown Montreal riding has the fifth worst child poverty rate in the country. In...

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Here's what could change if America adopted universal childcare

No surprise that women would be the most affected. EXCERPTS

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Sweeping list of recommendations calls for better economic outcomes for women

EXCERPTS OTTAWA - A Commons committee that spent over a year looking at economic barriers...

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The First Five Years of a Child's Life Provide the Blueprint for their Cognitive Well Being Throughout Life....

In the first six years of life, our genes are particularly sensitive to the environment. The interaction of nature and nurture “sculpts” the developing brain and other key biological systems. The regions of the brain that are highly sensitive to the environment during this period include all the basic competencies that we need to thrive throughout life, such as vision, hearing, emotional control, and cognitive competencies to interpret symbols and language.

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Funding Opportunities

Success By 6, South Vancouver Island 2018/2019 Grant Applications are now available! Applications are due June 16th, 2018 at 4pm. Please email http://successby6svi@gmail.com for an application and criteria for funding information sheet.

Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve (AHSOR) Program Expansion FAQ sheetCommunities seeking to initiate or expand their AHSOR programs are encouraged to attend a one hour information webinar on April 25, 2018 at 10:00 am PDT. A recording of the webinar will be posted on www.fnha.ca the day after the event.
BC Healthy Communities: Social Connected Grant How can local governments support social connectedness in communities?Sign up for our free Social Connectedness Webinar, happening on Wednesday, March 23, 2018 from 10:00-11:30 am PST.Listen to the recording of the 2015 PlanH Social Connectedness webinar and find a list of related resources here.
Vancouver Foundation: Field of Interest GrantsSince 2015, the Field of Interest Grants have focused on funding projects described as social innovations. This spring, Vancouver Foundation is making some changes to clarify the purpose of the funding, and to improve the application process. Amount: up to $300,000 over three years Next deadline: July, 2018 More Information: http://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/grants/field-interest-grants
Victoria Foundation: Applications for 2018/2019 Community Grants will open May 28 and close July 31.If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact us at 250-381-5532 or via email. http://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/grants-funding/grants/how-to-apply/Also check out this "Other Funding: resource page from Victoria Foundation http://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/grants-funding/other-funding-sources/