1. Child and Youth Friendly Surrey

2. Population has doubled in 20 years ½ million people 70% of future growth will be in our region Surrey is a rapidly growing city.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Our children are our future.

6. Comprehensive Public Policy

7. 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.

8. Strategy and Engagement Three Subject Areas: 1. Engagement 2. Physical Environment 3. Civic Services Three Age Groups: 1. Early Years (0-5 yrs) 2. Middle Years (6-12 yrs) 3. Youth 13+

9. Cultivating youth leaders Meaningful engagement Welcoming spaces Partnerships Engagement & Inclusion

10. 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

11. Kensington Prairie: Results Increased program awareness & participation Expanded programming Enhanced networking between agencies More efficient use of resources

12. Civic Services: Building Citizens All-ages programming Affordable services Child care Building social connections Community partnerships

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