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This document reviews the status of various community initiatives as of December 4, 2013. Key workgroups include the Best Start Network for early childhood (0-6), special needs support, literacy programs, and the transition to school for youth in West Leeds. Emphasis is placed on data-driven planning, service integration, and collaboration between school boards and various stakeholders. The focus on mental health, poverty, youth engagement, and food security demonstrates a commitment to healthy community development and ensuring access to necessary programs for youth and families.
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“Refreshing our Plan” A Review of Where we Are Now December 4, 2013
Every Kid Workgroups • Best Start Network (0 to 6) • Special Needs Reference Group • Developmental Screening • Literacy • Welcome to Kindergarten (linked to school boards and 3 other BSNs) • Data Driven Planning • West Leeds Transition to School Project • Service Integration
Workgroups (cont’d) • Transportation • Read to Every Kid • Triple P • Youth Service Providers • Youth Engagement Squad • Mental Health Initiative (tricounty) • Developmental Assets
Links to other Coalitions • Healthy Communities Partnership • Youth Justice Community Partners • Poverty Roundtable • Food Security • Making Play Possible
Our Priorities • Municipal Engagement • Building Collaboration with School Boards • Healthy Development over Lifespan • Youth Engagement
Municipal Engagement (contd) Upcoming Access to after school programs Refreshed transportation initiative
Healthy Development cont’d In Progress Work with partners in Simcoe to examine processes for single point of access, shared consent. (Service Integration) Service mapping to identify how we are working together.(Service Integration) Identify needs/interests in after school programs