What is the 2006 Snapshot?

What is life like for a child growing up in London today? What do families look like in our city? How are the health and education systems faring? What types of recreation, arts and culture opportunities exist? And most importantly as we look to the future of our children, where are we shining, and where do we need to improve?

Our community is filled with data and information, collected by dozens of organizations. On their own, each represents one small image of our city. Investing in Children has collected these many sources of information into one comprehensive document, the 2006 Snapshot.

We would like to thank the City of London, the United Way and the Investing in Children Foundation for their support of the 2006 Snapshot of London’s Children and Youth.


Inside the 2006 Snapshot

The 2006 Snapshot is divided into five sections, each highlighting one important element of children's growth: Family, Health, Recreation, Education and Art & Culture. The 2006 Snapshot also includes an Aerial View of London.

Each section contains data points from knowledgeable sources showing how our children are faring, and where possible, how London compares provincially and nationally. At right are samples of some of our notable findings.


Using the 2006 Snapshot

The 2006 Snapshot is a valuable tool for anyone in the community to better understand life for our children, and to enhance their opportunities for success.

For social services, the 2006 Snapshot helps to better identify the gaps and opportunities in our community, gain a stronger understanding of the London’s needs, and also see the areas where our city excels. For the business community, the information in the 2006 Snapshot can show potential employees the benefits of living and working in London, and help to recognize volunteer and charitable opportunities.

To download a PDF version of the 2006 Snapshot, click here.