Welcome

Welcome to the Changes for Children web site.

The Changes for Children action plan was launched to implement the recommendations stemming from the external reviews of the Child and Family Services system, released in October 2006.

Through this website, the public can learn about the child and family services system, view the external review reports and stay informed about the continuing efforts to implement the Changes for Children agenda. Updates to this site will be made regularly.

Planning The planning process that respects the AJI-CWI partnership and decision making, embraces principles of inclusiveness, transparency and best practices and result in meaningful and sustainable changes for children, families and communities

Service Delivery An integrated system that is responsive and coordinated where families and communities are respected, engaged, and supported to protect, value, nurture and love their children. Workforce A stable, supported workforce that is confident in their ability to collaborate with families, systems, collaterals and communities to provide timely, culturally responsive services that meet the needs of children, youth and families. Governance A jointly coordinated child and family services system that recognizes the distinct rights and authorities of First Nations and Métis peoples and the general population to control, manage, deliver and oversee their own child and family services on a province wide basis.

Outcomes A child and family service system that recognizes and supports the rights of children to develop within safe and healthy families and communities, and recognizes that First Nations and Metis peoples have unique authority, rights and responsibilities to honour and care for their children.