Early Childhood Development

Why Early Childhood Development is important to poverty reduction: Healthy early childhood development ensures the best possible start in life and provides a solid foundation for positive future outcomes.

Early Childhood Development Research and Resources:

• Childhood poverty linked to brain changes related to depression
• Final Report of the Early Childhood Mapping (ECMap) Project
• No Change – 25 years of Child Poverty in Alberta
• Measuring the true extent of Child Poverty in Canada

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