Child and Youth Friendly Surrey. Population has doubled in 20 years ½ million people 70% of future growth will be in our region Surrey is a rapidly growing.
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Child and Youth Friendly Surrey
• Population has doubled in 20 years
• ½ million people
• 70% of future growth will be in our region
Surrey is a rapidly growing city.
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
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
Our children are our future.
Comprehensive Public Policy
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.
Strategy and Engagement
Three Subject Areas:
1. Engagement2. Physical Environment3. Civic Services
Three Age Groups:
1. Early Years (0-5 yrs)2. Middle Years (6-12 yrs)3. Youth 13+
• Cultivating youth leaders
• Meaningful engagement
• Welcoming spaces
• Partnerships
Engagement & Inclusion
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
Kensington Prairie: Results• Increased program awareness & participation
• Expanded programming
• Enhanced networking between agencies
• More efficient use of resources
Civic Services: Building Citizens• All-ages programming
• Affordable services
• Child care
• Building social connections
• Community partnerships
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