This report describes initial findings from the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study (2000-07) from the 2001 iteration of the Early Development Instrument, and surveys of parents and children conducted as part of the National Longitudinal Survey on Children and Youth.
The Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study examined how families and communities support their young children. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. It was co-led by Sue Delanoy of Communities for Children, and Nazeem Muhajarine of the Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit, University of Saskatchewan.