Early Childhood Development: First Years First

Question 1

What is First Years First?

Answer 1

Canadian Paediatric Society’s early child development strategy, developed to engage health professionals, policy makers, communities, parents and educators in a broad-based effort to support young children and families.

Question 2

What three conditions should all children have an opportunity to grow up in?

Answer 2

1. Supportive relationships
2. Supportive communities
3. Supportive systems

Question 3

What are the principles of First Years First?

Answer 3

1. Focus on assets and strengths
2. Use a system-wide approach
3. Emphasize early intervention and prevention
4. Proportionate universality
5. Develop and deliver solutions locally
6. Ongoing monitoring to re-evaluate the system