1. Child and Youth Strategy Robert S. Wright, RSW Problem Solving Justice October 30, 2009

2. December 2007: Nunn Commission of Inquiry presented, 34 recomnendations: –19 related to the administration of Justice –6 advocated changes to the YCJA –5 created child and youth strategy –4 related to education January 2008: Government responded accepting all 34 recommendations December 2008: Child and Youth Strategy Announced

4. How Will We Measure Our Success Expected Outcomes Fewer Children Living in Low-income Families Higher Percentage of Youth Getting Appropriate Level of Physical Activity Improved Rates of School Readiness Lower Dropout Rates More Youth Volunteering Fewer Youth Involved in Crime Reduced Wait Times for Appropriate Mental Health Services Reduced Rates of Youth Homelessness

6. Social Prosperity Deputy Ministers Child and Youth Social Policy Committee Regional / DHA’s / School Boards / DoJ - Senior Tables Community LevelGovernance Priority Setting Promotion of Best & Promising Practices Operational Policy Forum(s) (Ad Hoc) Information Sharing Identification Of Local Needs Feedback On Program Policy Evaluation Results

7. Specific Areas of Future Focus (under development): Track, Evaluate and Make Decisions about all Pilots Options Develop and Practice a Shared Understanding of a Governance Model for the Strategy that Recognizes all Levels of Ownership/ Investment Well Child System Interdepartmental Youth Services Review Projects that Engage Local Communities in Local Issues