by HomeOfEighT8 | Oct 1, 2012 | Advice, Resources
Education is largely regarded as the silver bullet to overcoming poverty. How ironic, then, that a recent study shows poverty has a serious impact on children’s ability to get an education. The study, completed last fall, shows rural poverty, especially in the...
by HomeOfEighT8 | May 28, 2012 | Health, Resources
VICTORIA — Infants will soon have a better chance of being born free of alcohol and drug related health challenges, and life-long health and social issues, with the opening of a new drop-in centre close to downtown Victoria for pregnant women with substance use and...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Apr 11, 2012 | Advice, Nicole's Blog, Resources
So I sit here and the title of this blog post would be “Show Me The Money, Honey”. But I am conflicted as I write this because I want to write from a place that represents living in poverty and trying to raise a child. But I also have this other compelling side to...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Nov 28, 2011 | Advice, New Releases, Parenting
B.C. Council for Families - Alliance for Young Parents has created these amazing short videos that take a look at the challenges facing vulnerable young families and the successes they can achieve with the support of a Young Parent...
