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Vision
All Children Thrive!
Mission
Our Kids Network promotes healthy development, security and safety of all children, youth and families through neighbourhood collaboration, service integration and measuring results.
Our Kids Network is a Halton-wide partnership of organizations and agencies serving children and youth.
Guided by research, the network provides leadership and a platform for planning, integrating and aligning services and supports so all children thrive. The work of Our Kids Network is focused on child development from pregnancy to 18 years and is planned on evidence-based, strategic directions. Sector leaders from education, government, health, mental health and special needs, police services and the multicultural community provide direction and planning. Participating community agencies develop and implement initiatives and programs at the neighbourhood level.
The leaders who form the foundation of the Network are:
The Halton Children’s Aid Society
The Regional Municipality of Halton
Halton Regional Police Services
Halton District School Board
Halton Catholic District School Board
ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids
Halton Multicultural Council
ErinoakKids, Centre for Treatment and Development.
These sector leaders, known as the ‘Protocol Partners’, provide financial support, infrastructure, guidance and human resources to the Network. They have all signed a “Protocol Agreement” which formalizes their commitment to the vision and mission of Our Kids Network.
Putting the Mission into Action
The mission of Our Kids Network is carried out by agencies and numerous individuals working in the early learning and care field across Halton: library systems, child, youth and family services, faith-based organizations and the public, education, mental health and children’s services sectors.
One of the primary avenues for the support of children, youth and families in Halton is through three neighbourhood-based “Hubs”. The Milton Hub, the Aldershot Hub and the Acton Hub provide space and resources for families, schools and the community to work together to support children and youth.
Our Kids Network is recognized as an innovative, national leader in using research to strengthen communities’ ability, to improve life for families and children. In the 2008 Report Card, Our Kids Network introduced the ‘Halton 7’ – seven fundamental conditions of high quality of life that are used to measure the progress of the collaborative’s work.
Frequently asked questions about Our Kids Network
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International Year of Youth
August 2010 - August 2011
Our Kids Network recognizes, encourages and invests in the contribution of youth. In Halton, youth champion safety, respect and inclusion in their neighbourhoods through dialogue and participation. They impact their schools and communities by choosing lifestyles that support health, the environment, technological innovation and society.
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Professionals and Research
OKN is one of the leading community networks in creating knowledge and resources to improve service planning for children, youth and families.
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