Getting Research Help
Book a Research Appointment
Get lengthier and more specialized research help with our book an appointment service.
Visit our Research Help Desk
Visit the Research Help Desk on the main floor of the Library for help.
Attend a Workshop
Workshops are scheduled throughout the term.
Online Guides and Videos
How-to guides and videos on writing, research and citation
Statistics Sources
These organizations gather and publish statistics on the welfare of children and youth.
- Canadian Child Welfare Research PortalThe Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) provides access to up-to-date research on Canadian child welfare programs and policies. The Portal is designed to provide child welfare professionals, researchers, and the general public with a single point of access to Canadian child welfare research. It is produced via a partnership of universities and non-profit entities.
- CANSIMStatistics Canada's key socioeconomic database. Gives access to a wide variety of statistics.
- National Center for Children in PovertyA US public policy center dedicated to improving the economic security, health, and well-being of low income families and children. Publishes statistical reports, including yearly publications of Basic Facts About Low-Income Children for the age groups of under 3, under 6, 6-11, 12-17, and under 18. NCCP is a division of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University.
- National Longitudinal Survey of Children and YouthA long-term survey of Canadian children and youth published by Statistics Canada. The survey began in 1994 and followed children from birth to young adulthood, monitoring their social, emotional and behavioral development.
- Statistics Canada - Child CarePublications related to Child Care written by Canada's national government statistics agency. The page for Children and Youth (general) can be found here.
- UNICEF StatisticsA description of United Nations Children's Fund's work with statistics and data. Access data by visiting the UNICEF data portal.
- OACAS Child Welfare Data & ResultsCAS Performance Indicators results and trends.
- TDSB Student and Parent CensusThe Toronto District School Board (TDSB) conducts its system-wide Student and Parent Census every 4-5 years to help the Board understand the demographic makeup, the in-school and out-of-school experiences, and the ongoing needs of its student population.