Updates

HELP seeks a new Leadership Chair in Child Development for Sunny Hill BC

HELP, The Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, and Sunny Hill Health Centre are calling for applications for a successful candidate eligible to be nominated for the approved Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development in the Department of Pediatrics, and appointed a faculty position at the rank of Professor with tenure. This … Continued

Research

New funding awarded to Pan-Canadian research collaborative to explore the connection between early childhood outcomes and recent investments in poverty-reduction and early learning

Researchers from the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University, in partnership with researchers from UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), and the University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan and Mount Saint Vincent University, have been awarded an Insight Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), to investigate the effects of … Continued

Research

How is the pandemic impacting children, families and educators in BC? New data help explore the emerging story

As yet another school year draws to an end, HELP is considering what we are learning through ongoing research into the impacts of the pandemic on children, parents and teachers. The disruption of regular routines and support systems has affected children and youth, along with parents and educators across the province’s K-12 education system.

Research

HELP faculty and affiliates share insights and recommendations for better learning environments, access to mental health care

As we continue to learn more about the impacts of the pandemic — along with the effects of other persistent socio-economic stressors — understanding and addressing the increasing mental health issues facing young populations requires innovation in research, policy and practice.

Events

Bannock & Banter discussions at HELP work towards creating positive change for Indigenous children, families and communities

Bannock & Banter is a recurring virtual kitchen table-style discussion that offers time and space for HELPers (the faculty and staff at HELP) to chat. Bannock & Banter is “a HELP-wide collective effort to come together in the spirit of exploration and openness to Indigenous learnings,” says Kinwa Bluesky, who leads the discussions with support from members of the Aboriginal Steering Committee.