The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada) is pleased to announce the launch of Parents Matter a new web site for parents and those who work with them. This site is also the home of the Making Choices Parenting Program Inventory.

The parent-child relationship is the most powerful influence on child development. The new Parents Matter site will help by providing:

• Resources for parents
• Links to useful sites and materials
• Resources for parent educators and family resource practitioners
• Directories of family resource programs and parenting programs

The Making Choices Parenting Program Inventory, with descriptions of over 80 parenting programs, is a key feature of the Parents Matter site. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can find out and compare details like program objectives, target audiences, costs, training options, and contact information. This interactive database also allows you to read user ratings and comments that will help you to make an informed choice about which parenting program will suit your needs.

FRP Canada gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s CAPC/CPNP National Projects Fund which has made the production of this inventory and its accompanying Web site possible. The views expressed on this site are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

There are also other resources available for parents, families and caregivers. Look for printed publications in community and family resource centres, and at your local library.

The following bibliography of recent short articles, mostly since 2000, covers key areas of Early Childhood Development (ECD). It is intended to provide Success By 6 coordinators, Council of Partner members and others with a quick reference to some of the most significant policy documents, research or best practices models that are available electronically. Most articles are available through website links.

Success By 6 BC Annotated Bibliography including links to useful online information - April 2005

Evaluation Project Report: Can We Agree on Common Child Outcomes for BC?

This report reviews early childhood evaluation frameworks across Canada and some in the United States. Evaluation frameworks of BC programs are examined for areas of agreement and whether there is capacity to work with a shared set of outcomes. The report recommends four long-term outcomes and details the process used to reach agreement on these. Conclusions are drawn on what is required to make evaluation work. An extensive bibliography identifies important early years documents and evaluation models.

BC Evaluation Project Report: Can We Agree on Common Child Outcomes for BC?