The Child, Youth and Family Services Strategic Direction and Action Plan 2023-2028 was released in October 2023. It plays an important role in guiding efforts of the Department, and Health and Social Services Authorities to keep more families together and provide support to children and youth in a way that promotes their overall safety and wellbeing.
Central to the Strategic Direction is seven priority areas that will guide the implementation of the Action Plan over the next five years:
- Work collaboratively with Indigenous Governments and Organizations.
- Care rooted in Indigenous practices.
- Support to care providers and caregivers.
- Strengthen youth Supports and transition to adulthood.
- Specialized services closer to home.
- Strengthen human resources recruitment and retention efforts for an inclusive and representative workforce.
- Reduce administrative demands for increased opportunities to connect with families.
For more information on the Strategic Direction and Action plan and progress updates see: