Our Approach

We place the improved well-being of children and youth at the centre of all of our collective efforts.
We commit to being grounded in the needs of our members so that we can speak with a collective voice on issues affecting the children and youth sector.
We create spaces to convene and connect so that our members can learn from one another.
We believe in the organizations and the people that drive the child and youth sector so that we can advocate passionately on their behalf.
We focus on systemic changes that prioritize the inclusion of diverse voices and experiences, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for equity deserving children and youth.

A stronger, more connected, informed, coordinated, respected sector that fosters an environment in which all children and youth in Canada thrive

Vision

A Canada in where all children and youth thrive.

Our Values: Listen, Connect, Inform, Advocate

We ground ourselves in the voices and actions of our members.

We convene the sector.

With a strong voice and a connected sector, we share knowledge and create a better understanding of the sector to a broader audience.

Informed by our members, we advocate across sectors for organizations and people who
make up the children and youth sector.

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