AHSS*1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Universal Health Care, Dependency Ratio, Domestic Violence
Document Summary
Needs of children and youth: the national children"s agenda in the 1990s, awareness about demographic shifts (aging population) and dependency ratio concerns led policymakers to act to improve the health of canadian children. Children"s agenda was developed in response to these concerns. A focus on young children: research confirms the first five years of a child"s life are critical to future health, school, social, and successful life functioning. Concerned about the health of the future workforce, canada introduced policies and programs aimed at helping children get a good start in life. National children"s agenda: the national children"s agenda this comprehensive, long-term plan articulates a shared vision for canadian children. Development (ecd) initiative: the early childhood development initiative enables the provinces, territories, and first nations to develop their own early childhood development programs. Ecd programs aim to help children reach their full potential by ensuring that they are healthy, safe, prepared for school, and socially engaged.
