Inequities in adverse childhood experiences in Ontario
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic and stressful events that occur from birth to adolescence. This can include physical abuse,…
Children’s experiences influence their life-long physical and mental health. The impacts of the social determinants of health are often amplified for children and can shape their outcomes later in life. For example, up to half of all mental health conditions start by 14 years of age. Evidence shows the earlier we invest, the more return we get for our investment. It is important to look upstream and tackle the systemic causes that may be preventing children from reaching their full health potential.
Adverse childhood experiences: A health equity issue
Friday, October 25 is Dress Purple Day in Ontario. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of child safety and well-being…
Policy Brief: Advancing health equity within Canada’s child-care program
Good child care advances health equity. While the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care initiative introduced in 2021 has improved…
Community violence in Toronto
This report by Wellesley Institute is the result of interviews and focus groups with 33 community members and subject matter experts on community violence in Toronto. It examines the ways in which violence manifests in communities, the effects it has, and the interventions that are needed to address it.
Election 2022: Thriving cities
Our previous New Normal Election Analysis pieces examined seniors’ care, income inequality, good jobs, mental health, and anti-racism, and housing.…
$10-a-day child care would move GTA families closer to a thriving wage
Affordable child care is crucial for the health and well-being of families. Wellesley Institute’s Thriving in the City for families:…
Thriving in the City for families
Wellesley Institute’s Thriving in the City research works towards a reality where all residents in the Greater Toronto Area have…
A new normal for child care in Canada: Accessible, affordable, universal
The old normal Before the COVID-19 pandemic, not only was it difficult for parents to find child care spaces, but…
A safe and equitable return to school: Can Ontario pass the test?
In the coming weeks Ontario’s children will return to school, after several months of distance learning capped off the regular…
Supports for Success: Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Community Report
Supports for Success (SFS) is a model for improving educational, economic and social outcomes for marginalized children and youth in…
Supports for Success: East Scarborough Community Report
Supports for Success (SFS) is a model for improving educational, economic and social outcomes for marginalized children and youth in…
Supports for Success: Thunder Bay Community Report
Supports for Success (SFS) is a model for improving educational, economic and social outcomes for marginalized children and youth in…