SACYHN Vision
The health and well being of children, youth and families is supported by high quality, coordinated programs, services and information resources that are accessible and as close to home as possible.
SACYHN Mission
SACYHN’s mission is to use its collective strength and expertise to build and sustain linkages that optimize the health and well being of all children, youth and families.
Guiding Principles
SACYHN supports programs, services and information resources that:
- are child focussed and family centred
- value diversity
- recognize the unique health needs of aboriginal families
- are as close to home as possible
- advocate partnerships with all sectors
- support and value service providers in all sectors
- strengthen community capacity through a focus on the broader determinants of health
- are supported by research and education.
Benefits of our network
- Increased responsiveness to children, youth and families
- Services closer to home
- Improved continuity of care
- Better communication across sectors and regions
- Collaboration between professionals and families
- More efficient use of highly specialized resources
- Increased community and professional capacity
- Pooled expertise
- Sharing of our collective resources
Features of our network
- Child and youth health viewed from a broad perspective
- Parents participating as partners
- Cross sector participation and collaboration
- Local and ministry participation
- Commitment to accountability
- Voluntary