Hamilton’s Child and Youth Network is a collaborative that brings together community organizations and networks committed to enhancing local outcomes for children, youth, and their families. Members include senior leaders who collaborate to ensure children and youth feel safe, have a sense of belonging, and can meet their health and well-being needs.
Purpose
To ensure Hamilton’s children and youth feel safe, have a sense of belonging, and can meet their health and well-being needs.
CYN members belong to a community of professionals contributing to the broader Community Safety & Well-being Planning Framework, as mandated under the Province's Community Safety and Policing Act. The City of Hamilton and community partners have developed a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan for Hamilton. A Community Safety and Well-Being Plan aims to create the community conditions where:
Everyone is safe and has a sense of belonging.
Everyone has access to services.
Individuals and families can meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression.
Schedule and Format
Network meetings are held in person three to six times per year. Members can propose agenda items, which are reviewed by co-chairs and supported by City of Hamilton staff supports. Additional meetings may be scheduled to advance specific priorities or initiatives through workgroups.
