1. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté Best Start Network Strategic Plan 2012-2015 Presented by: Tammy Turchan, DAC

2. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté The Best Start Network began the Results Based Accountability (RBA) process by determining Results for Children and Families. 1.Children Ready For School 2.Children Achieving Their Full Potential 3.Inclusive and Supportive Community 4.Stable Families I N THE B EGINNING …..

3. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté The Network chose Headline Indicators to measure the progress toward these results. The goal is to identify indicators that: Communicate well Tell us something of central importance about the result For which good information is available I NDICATORS

4. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté R E -V ISITING THE T ERMS OF R EFERENCE The BSN participated in a visioning exercise to revisit and redefine their: – Core values – Vision – Mission

5. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté E STABLISHING A P LAN Network members engaged in broad planning toward these results. Moving from the macro plan (Results) that guide their work, the Network developed a strategic plan that identifies the Networks contribution toward these results. They established: » Goals » Strategies » Objectives » Initiatives

6. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté The Community Results are not the work of the Network alone, but rely on many partners and stakeholders to achieve this level of change. The Goals are the Networks contribution to achieving the Results. Goals describe what the Network wants to achieve. BSIPN GOALS

7. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté We achieve our goals through major strategies. Strategies are statements of general approach. The most closely related Indicator is noted for each strategy. S TRATEGIES

8. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté Strategies are implemented through the initiatives undertaken by the BSIPN and its sub-committees. Initiatives are specific programs, projects or activities employed by the Network that move the strategies forward. I NITIATIVES

9. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté P UTTING IT ALL T OGETHER

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22. Best Start Integration and Planning Network Partners for Children and YouthCGS Childrens First Charter 1.Children are ready for school 1.Secure and resilient children and youth 2.Child and youth wellness that includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness 1.Supportive and caring environment – at home, at child care, in early years, at school 2.Children achieve their full potential 3.Support their highest potential including during life transitions 2.Knowledgeable and responsive governments that promote their futures 3.Stable families4.Support for families 3.A quality of life which includes safe housing, nutritious food, recreation and leisure, and health care 4.Inclusive and supportive services 5.Children and youth as citizens4.A sense of belonging to a respectful and diverse community that preserves their identity and protects them from discrimination 5.A safe and protective environment that promotes well-being and is free of abuse, injury or disease C OMMON R ESULTS

23. Understanding the fabric of our community / comprendre le tissu de notre communauté Q UESTIONS ?