CFK
What is Communities for Kids?
Communities for Kids (CFK) is a non-profit coalition of parents, professionals and community members working together to support positive early childhood development for all children up to age 6.
We are one of many Children First initiatives in B.C. Our region spans from Summerland south to Osoyoos and west to Princeton, and includes four First Nations and 11 distinct communities.
Communities for Kids facilitates knowledge sharing, communication, and collaboration among parents, professionals and community members for the benefit of young children and their families.
CFK’s Vision
Every Child Thrives
CFK’s Mission
To engage families and communities in children’s healthy early development
CFK’s Goals
Increase awareness of early childhood development
Facilitate the development of a comprehensive system of early childhood development services
Enhance family connections
Why is positive early childhood development important?
THE MOST CRITICAL PERIOD OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS FROM CONCEPTION TO AGE SIX
- From birth to age 6, a child’s brain grows and matures very quickly
- The quality of a child’s life during this time affects their learning, behaviour and health through to childhood
- All children should have the best possible start in life
How is Communities for Kids organized?
Communities for Kids works at the regional and community level. The Steering Committee governs our regional work. Community Tables inform our community work. There are Community Tables in, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton,Penticton and Summerland.
The Steering Committee sets the direction and provides the leadership and resources to support CFK’s goals, and supports the Community Tables. The Community Tables identify the needs of young children and families in their community. and identify ways to meet those needs. Community Tables are open to anyone in the community interested in early childhood development.
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Understanding the Early Years Reports
In the South Okanagan Similkameen, Understanding the Early Years was a partner with Communities for Kids and Success By 6® from October 2005 to December 2008.
Understanding the Early Years (UEY) was a project that helps communities across Canada find out more about how children develop and learn in the first six years of life. The following are the resulting reports.
