5.3.1. Childcare

Only 14 of the 98 respondents reported that childcare services were available. Thirteen of these 14 providers stated that the service was provided during the day (see Table 5-9), With respect to cost, 8 of the 14 said it was free. The main funders of childcare service to students in ABE programs were described as provincial and federal non-educational government agencies (see Table 5-11). Half of those who reported that their programs provided childcare described this provision as inadequate. Of the 84 who did not report the provision of childcare as part of their programs, as many as 38 said that this situation was inadequate for women.

5.3.2. Transportation

Only 18 providers reported that transportation (travel) services were provided to students. Fourteen of these described this service as available during the day (see Table 5-9). Only one provider described the cost of the service as not free for students. The major funders of this service were provincial, non-educational, government ministries. One-third of those who reported the availability of this service as part of their programs, described it as inadequate for women. Of those who did not report this service as being part of their program, 42.5 percent described this situation as inadequate for women.

5.3.3. Career Counselling

As many as 62 providers reported that career counselling services were available to students, mainly during the day (see Table 5-9) The major funders of this service are community colleges, ministries of education, and federal government agencies. Of those who reported availability of the service, 38.7 percent described the service as inadequate for women.