4 Keys/3 Strategies We support BC's children and youth through three strategies:
- Public Education
- Community Mobilization
- Public Policy Advocacy
Our work is guided by the 4 Keys to Success for Children and Youth:
- A Strong Commitment to Early Childhood Development
- Improve pregnancy outcomes (healthy babies)
- Identify developmental risks early and provide supports
- Support parents of young children
- Build a system of high quality, affordable, accessible child care
- Increase the readiness of young children for school
- Support in Transitions from Childhood to Youth to Adulthood
- Increase the readiness of youth for high school
- Increase the readiness of older youth for adult roles such as getting a job, being a parent, and being an active member of the community
- Increased Economic Equality
- End child and youth poverty
- Reduce the gap between the high- and low-income earners
- Create more jobs with a living wage
- Safe and Caring Communities
- Make each community a better place to live for families with children
- Create youth-friendly spaces and supports
- Build safe, violence-free communities
- Increase opportunities for participation and involvement
Visit our current projects to find out more about our work.