Using theory to plan and evaluate KidsFirst - a summary (2008)

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Mon, 2009-11-09 10:24

SPHERU and the Saskatchewan government have partnered to evaluate KidsFirst, the government's early childhood development program targetted to very vulnerable young children and their families. 

Theories explain relating by shedding light on how and why activities bring about change. The KidsFirst evaulation research team has identified three theories can help us better understand the KidsFirst program: Self-Efficacy Theory, Attachment Theory, and Human Ecology Theory. You can download the full academic paper on these theories here, as well as this 11-page summary and a one-page brief summary here.  Read more...

Southeast Saskatchewan UEY: 2009 Fact Sheet

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Sun, 2009-11-08 14:07

This fact sheet summarizes the findings in the first Community Mapping Report published by Prairie Children... Prairie Futures Understanding the Early Years in Southeast Saskatchewan. It is funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada from 2007-10.

More detailed findings were published in the first Community Mapping Report, which describes the communities, their services and resources for young children, and their strengths and challenges.

Visit the Prairie Children... Prairie Futures UEY site at: www.prairiechildrenuey.com

KidsFirst interviews winding up

As our KidsFirst interviews and focus groups wind up, we are "noticing, collecting and thinking" about all the interesting things we have found. Read more...

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