Service Integration

This home visiting literature review was conducted to inform the KidsFirst evaluation.

Brief presentation by Monica Lysack, early childhood consultant, on the development of a discussion paper integrating early learning and care in Saskatchewan, commissioned by The Muttart Foundation. Given at the kidSKAN Connectors Forum, May 13, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

This Evaluation Framework is guiding the evaluation of KidsFirst, the government's early childhood development program targetted to very vulnerable young children and their families. SPHERU and the Saskatchewan government have partnered to conduct this mixed methods, multi-component evaluation.

This evaluation is funded by the Canadian Population Health Initiative and the Saskatchewan government, and is being conducted by a group of researchers and decision-makers, led by Nazeem Muhajarine at the University of Saskatchewan.

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 11-page summary here and a one-page brief summary here.  Read more...

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 this full academic paper on these theories, as well as an 11-page summary here and a one-page brief summary here.  Read more...

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...