Kids Connect A framework to strengthen service co-ordination to protect vulnerable children UNIVERSAL MCH, supported playgroups, child care, kindergarten, school SECONDARY Child FIRST, Health & Family Services TERTIARY Child Protection Kids Connect Parent Engagement Worker Early Years Worker SAFE Kids Team Leader Identification and escalation of vulnerability and risk factors

Our Partnership Journey Promoting the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children through different service systems Breaking Down the Silo’s Kids Connect Health & Family Services Early Years Services SAFE Kids/Child FIRST Child Protection Northern Bay College Starting to talk the same language Early Intervention & Prevention Place Based Approach Bringing Children’s wellbeing and developmental outcomes to the forefront Community Capacity Building

LINK CONDUIT BROKER Improved communication & information sharing Kids Connect Northern Bay College Health & Family Services Child Protection Safe Kids/Child FIRST Early Years Services Improved communication & information sharing Streamlined referral pathways Improved outcomes for children & families Increased safety & stability

The Voice of Families “I felt heard” “More supported” “My relationship with the school improved” “Less threatening” “not judged” “Less confused, I knew what was expected of me” “More involved with my child”