All children in Canada live with risk. They are susceptible to disease and injury, and as they grow and learn they must face numerous challenges that threaten their mental and physical well-being. Most children are likely to encounter times of vulnerability when it is necessary to intervene on their behalf. For the first time in Canada, we are able to measure and analyse a wide range of children's developmental outcomes and identify the main factors that contribute to childhood vulnerability. Vulnerable Children presents a comprehensive discussion of the results from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Published in association with Human Resources Development Canada, the volume identifies central issues to guide policy development and interventions to improve the health and well-being of Canadian children. Vulnerable Children is an essential volume for students, scholars, researchers, policy-makers, and anyone concerned with the welfare of Canadian children and youth.

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