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Child and Youth Friendly Surrey

Child and Youth Friendly Surrey. Surrey is a rapidly growing city. Population has doubled in 20 years ½ m illion people 70% of future growth will be in our region. Surrey is a young city. 1/3 of the population is under 19 BC’s largest school district and growing

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Child and Youth Friendly Surrey

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  1. Child and Youth Friendly Surrey

  2. Surrey is a rapidly growing city. • Population has doubled in 20 years • ½ million people • 70% of future growth will be in our region

  3. Surrey is a young city. • 1/3 of the population is under 19 • BC’s largest school district and growing • 15 babies born a day at Surrey Memorial Hospital

  4. Surrey is a diverse, socially complex city. • 50% of school children speak a language other than English • Highest pop. of urban Aboriginal youth in the region • Majority of BC government assisted refugees settle in Surrey - half of these refugees are under 18

  5. Our children are our future.

  6. Comprehensive Public Policy

  7. Child and Youth Friendly Strategy Vision: A community where children and youth are valued community members and actively contribute their time, ideas and perspective to civic life.

  8. Strategy and Engagement Three Subject Areas: 1. Engagement 2. Physical Environment 3. Civic Services Three Age Groups: 1. Early Years (0-5 yrs) 2. Middle Years (6-12 yrs) 3. Youth 13+

  9. Engagement & Inclusion • Cultivating youth leaders • Meaningful engagement • Welcoming spaces • Partnerships

  10. Kensington Prairie Community Centre • Collaborated with nine partners to create Centre • Integrated service delivery model • Early childhood development programming & resources • child care, education & health 1900s Today

  11. Kensington Prairie: Results • Increased program awareness & participation • Expanded programming • Enhanced networking between agencies • More efficient use of resources

  12. Civic Services: Building Citizens • All-ages programming • Affordable services • Child care • Building social connections • Community partnerships

  13. Questions?

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