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Low income and pregnancy

Poverty considerably heightens family stress and increases the risk of social and emotional problems in children. Because poverty can be even more damaging during the early years, it is important to understand these living conditions and associated factors in order to mitigate the effects.

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Aboriginal

  • Poverty and pregnancy in aboriginal communities 

    June 2011 | Lise Duchesneau

  • Aboriginal service and programes for low-income families and children 

    May 2005 | Ryan Calder

Services and Policies

  • Why money matters: low income and child development 

    July 2004 | Katherine Scott

  • A prevention project for low-income families 

    June 2004 | Leslie McDiarmid

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