We dream of Preparing A Child for Life. This dream involves believing that the best way to prepare a child for life is to address all the needs of a child.

We dream of Preparing A Child for Life. This dream involves believing that the best way to prepare a child for life is to address all the needs of a child.
The following vision, values and goals have been amended to reflect suggestions and ideas offered by Canadians who participated in the public dialogue. These statements are the foundation of the National Children's Agenda.
Governments recognize that the National Children's Agenda will work only if it reaches beyond governments and inspires all Canadians to help put children front and centre. Citizens understand their own communities and their own partners best. We invite everyone to join in hope, and in a special promise to make room for children in the centre of our society.
A) Our Vision: What do we, as a society, want for our children?
B) Our Values: What do we, as a society, believe about our children?
The following goals incorporate knowledge we have about influences on child development. They are directed by the National Children's Agenda's vision for children and the values this vision embodies. The goals are focused on four measurable areas: health; safety and security; success at learning; and social engagement and responsibility. We can track our progress in achieving these goals by measuring and reporting on key indicators and influences on children's lives.
As a nation, we aspire to have children who are:
Children whose basic needs are met, including love, shelter, food, clothing,
recreation and play. Children who are protected from abuse, neglect,
exploitation and dangerous environments, and who are given support by caring
adults.
Children who achieve physical, emotional and social development, language
skills, literacy, numeracy and general knowledge to the best of their
capabilities. Children who are ready for learning throughout their lives so
they can gain the abilities they need for present and future fulfillment.
Children who can form stable attachments to nurturing adults when they are
young and develop supportive relationships within and outside their
families. Children who value Canada's cultural heritage and diversity, and
who develop an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of belonging
to a wider society. Children who respect themselves and others through being
respected, and understand the personal and social consequences of their
choices.
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