Did you Know? Some Facts About out Families...

Family Income
Less than $12,000.00 = 22%
Range $12,000.00 - $18000.00 = 26%
Range $18,000.00 - $24,000.00 = 15%

63% of families are living well below the poverty line

Primary Source of Income
Employment 62%
Social Services (SFI) 13%
Student Finance 18%

Marital Status
Married 53%
Separated 13%
Never Married 25%

Citizenship Status
Canadian 72%

Primary Language Spoken in the Home
English 71%
Other languages 12 in number 29%

Highest Level of Education Completed
Less than Grade 9 7%
High School 21%
College Certificate 16%
University Degree 10%

Mothers Reporting use of Alcohol and Drugs during Pregnancy
No Use 78%

Family Information from Head Start full-day and half-day programs numbering 138. Information is stored in Oliver Centre MIS database.