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Our Kids Network
represents
Halton's commitment to the healthy development and well being of all
children in our community from prenatal to adolescences.
Several themes, grounded in research, steer our work towards ensuring
“all children thrive”.
Early child development
affects health, well being
and competence throughout life. A child’s earliest
experiences shape the physical development of the brain and the
child’s capacity for further development. When
children are developmentally ready to enter grade 1 the results are
staggering: they do better throughout their school life, have better
self esteem and have fewer behaviour problems.
When children and youth
feel positively connected
to their community environment (whether school, home or neighbourhood)
and have a strong sense of belonging, they are more likely to achieve
academically, have better self esteem and are less likely to become
involved in risky behaviour.
Our
Kids Network is focused
on the whole child from
infancy to the teen years. Our partners are committed to finding new
ways to bring needed services to children and their families right in
their own neighbourhood to make sure ALL Children
Thrive! Click here to view video.
 The
Our Kids Network is delighted to make available a toolkit outlining the
development of the hub model of integrated services in Halton. This
toolkit outlines the many aspects involved in the development of Hubs
from concept to reality. It not only details the development of
hubs in Halton, but also provides practical "how to" information and
tools for anyone interested in developing a hub.
 The
Our Kids Network (OKN) is pleased to announce the release of the Early
Development Instrument (EDI) Community Profile report. The EDI is a
developmental checklist completed by kindergarten teachers and designed
to measure a child’s development. This EDI report is designed to
provide the community with information on how well children are doing
in Halton and to provide quality data to community agencies to help in
their own program planning.
 
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