services are available and equally accessible for all children and youth regardless of special needs, sexual orientation, culture, religion, etc.    

services address young people’s needs holistically, including physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs

 

services respect the unique nature of aboriginal people’s experiences and cultures

 

information about services is easily accessible in print, through toll-free telephone lines, and online in a variety of languages

 

a comprehensive and cohesive interagency approach is utilized in service
community-based services are readily available when children, youth, and families need them (e.g., no major waiting lists)

 

social networking sites have posts that increase awareness in youth about different social service related sites

 

staff and volunteers are carefully selected and receive criminal record checks

 

training is offered for staff and volunteers in child rights

 

training is offered for staff and volunteers on abuse/neglect issues

 

training is offered for staff and volunteers in first aid

staff and volunteers have the skills to communicate effectively with children, youth, and their families, and treat them with respect

 

staff and volunteers inform young people about their rights

 

services are culturally sensitive

 

offices are child and youth friendly in appearance, design, and accessibility

 

family-centred, temporary care services for children in times of crisis are accessible

 

private meeting spaces are provided to protect privacy and dignity of children, youth and families

 

offices clearly display information about complaints processes and advocacy services

 

informal, welcoming spaces are available where parents of young children can meet each other and receive and share information about child-rearing

 

support services are affordable and inclusive of all families, especially those who may face barriers

 

parent-child programs are inclusive of all the different types and compositions of families

 

parent-child programs promote multi-generational activities

there are parent-child programs that support the healthy development of children such as Strong Start

 

parent support groups are available and inclusive to different types and compositions of families (e.g., groups for dads, teen parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, newcomers, single parents, LGBTQQ parents, nannies)

parent skills training is offered and is easily accessible (e.g., literacy programs, parents in crisis, My Tween and Me, Nobody’s Perfect)

 

information is provided to parents and service providers on preventing, recognizing and reporting child abuse/neglect and child rights

 

information about recent findings from child development research and new updates on community programs are available and distributed widely in programs and services for parents

 

prevention programs and early intervention programs are offered to the community

 

access to early diagnosis for children with special needs

 

access to a range of services that address special needs of children and their families such as infant development consultants, physiotherapists, occupational, and language therapists

 

programs are available that support nursing mothers

 

programs are available that support healthy pregnancy choices

 

programs are available that allow teen parents to complete their education

programs that support parents to keep their children in their own care, especially for parents living in poverty

 

foster placements are arranged within the community and with the input of affected children/youth

 

information about services is widely distributed in print and online in a variety of languages

 

counseling services are offered at little to no cost

 

home visiting programs are offered before and after the birth of a child

 

home visiting programs are offered that continue throughout early childhood when necessary

 

safe or transition houses and shelters for victims of relationship violence are available that accommodate the victim’s children and are inaccessible to potential/accused abusers