Vision

Richmond, a child-friendly community where children thrive.

Mission

Promoting early child development by connecting research, people, ideas and resources.

Strategic Directions (2008 - 2010)

• Develop an inclusive community vision for children.
• Maximize the capacity of public and community organizations to enhance opportunities for children and families.
• Facilitate and support innovative initiatives that demonstrate how we can all best support children and families.

Richmond Children First is part of British Columbia's early child development (ECD) strategy, committed to developing an integrated system of effective services and supports for young children and their families at the community level. While communities have many services and supports, there is work to be done in linking them with each other and with the knowledge that research has provided.

Richmond Children First brings together people and organizations who share a common vision and collective responsibility for the health & well-being of all young children in Richmond.

We offer you a place for partnership, local information and research about young children in Richmond, and a group rich with professional expertise in the early years. We look for opportunities to increase the profile and supports for young children and their families, and welcome your involvement and ideas. Richmond Children First provides you with

• More knowledge about young children in Richmond as well as the neighbourhoods they live in.
• Tools, such as maps and local research to build on your own expertise and knowledge.
• Support of many committed people in a variety of sectors, like childcare, health, libraries, recreation, schools, child welfare, geographers, family support programs, and many more.