Healthy Growth and Development of Children and Youth
The CIF provides grants to programs that support the development of children and youth, providing young children with a good start in life and preparing youth for the future. Community programs and services intended to benefit young people who face financial, accessibility or other barriers will receive higher priority. Programs funded in this area are intended to result in:
- Children develop their social, emotional, language and communication skills.
- Children and youth are physically literate, physically active, and achieve minimum levels of daily activity.
- Children and youth participate in learning, culture and recreation programs.
- Children and youth gain the knowledge, skills, and supports to develop positive mental health, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle behaviours.
- Child and youth hunger is alleviated through the provision of nutrition.
- Parents and caregivers have the knowledge, skills and resources to provide for the healthy growth and development of their children.