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!
  
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