Finding a way in : parents on social assistance caring for children with disabilities / the Roeher Institute.
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TextSeries: Children and family seriesPublication details: North York, Ont. : Roeher Institute, 2000Description: viii, 94 p. ; 28 cmISBN: 1896989551Subject(s): Children with disabilities -- Care -- Canada | Children with disabilities -- Government policy -- Canada | Poverty | Children with additional needsSummary: This research explores the scope & nature of issues faced by families of children with disabilities who are on social assistance, with particular attention to the families' barriers to labour market participation.The research draws from a literature review, an analysis of the policy framework & legislative provisions, and in-depth interviews with parents on social assistance who have children with disabilities. After a summary of the research methodology, the report sets the context by summarizing key demographic information and by reviewing what the literature tells about issues of making the transition from social assistance to employment while caring for children with disabilities.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books & Reports | BCACCS Resource Centre Regular | P70 R567 F56 2000 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | 1 | Available | T 437 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This research explores the scope & nature of issues faced by families of children with disabilities who are on social assistance, with particular attention to the families' barriers to labour market participation.The research draws from a literature review, an analysis of the policy framework & legislative provisions, and in-depth interviews with parents on social assistance who have children with disabilities. After a summary of the research methodology, the report sets the context by summarizing key demographic information and by reviewing what the literature tells about issues of making the transition from social assistance to employment while caring for children with disabilities.
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