Social and Economic Inclusion

Information Type

Source

Youth/senior population distribution and density by selected geographic areas

Stats Can

Economic household characteristics:

• family size and composition
• family income; incidence of low income
• employment status
• ethnicity
• education
• current dwelling type, housing costs, mobility

1. Stats Can
2. Affordable Housing Study (2003)
3. HRDC Labour Market Data

Health status:

• Trends in long term care
• Premature mortality and life expectancy
• Reproductive health; teen pregnancy rate
• Lifestyle choices, risk factors and behaviours
• Adolescent health
• Teen resource needs
• Child poverty

1. BCHU Health Status Report, 2001
2. Brant County Health Goals Report, 2002
3. Teen Resources Survey, 2000
4. Paris Adolescent Health Profile, 2000
5. BHN Student Health Survey, 2001

Compilation of agencies, programs and community groups serving youth and seniors

1. Brant FreeNet Community Directory
2. SPC “Ways and Means” Resource Guide
3. Contact Brant
4. Municipal service directories (Brantford/County of Brant)
5. Children and Youth Services Council membership listings

Archival data reporting loss of formal public spaces, impact studies, re-use of facilities, brownfields, etc.

1. Municipal planning, parks and recreation dept’s
2. Local newspapers
3. School Boards

Review recent municipal budget allocation decisions (last 3-5 yrs) increasing/decreasing supports re: youth/seniors issues, programs, etc.

1. City of Brantford Budget Summaries
2. County of Brant Budget Summaries

Review municipal strategic planning documents, bylaws, policies, etc. which reflect positively/negatively on youth or seniors concerns

1. City Clerk Office
2. County Clerk’s Office

Compile anecdotal and selected service-based data (e.g. participation rates) from representatives of community programs, clubs, initiatives, etc. who are currently working with seniors or youth

Key informant interview component (Sept, 2003)