HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 95-136RESOLUTION NO. 95-136
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SUPPORTING IN CONCEPT THE MISSION, VISION,
GOALS AND STRATEGIES OF THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the Children's Initiative is a collaborative effort among
individuals and organizations representing the government, private non-profit and business
sectors of San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, the Children's. Initiative is dedicated to strengthening children
and families by working for integrated service delivery systems that promote the values
of collaboration, prevention, and measurable outcomes in the fields of health, education,
safety, and economic security; and
WHEREAS, the vision of the Children's Initiative is to create a more
nurturing, caring and supportive community of people and organizations that places top
priority on children and families and encourages them to reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Initiative has the following goals:
1. Infants will be born healthy
2. Children will stay healthy
3. Children will start school ready to learn
4. Children and youth will experience an increase in peace through a
reduction in intentional violence
5. Children and youth will experience an increase in safety through a
reduction of unintentional injury and death
6. Children will be protected and nurtured through a reduction in abuse
and neglect
7. Youth will be prepared to enter the world of work and/or pursue
post -secondary education
8. Youth will experience an increased opportunity for higher skilled,
higher wage jobs through the enhancement of economic development
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9. Families will become more effective at supporting their children
10. Neighborhoods will become more effective at meeting children and
family needs; and
Strategies:
WHEREAS, the Children's Initiative has the following Systems Change
1. Organizational Effectiveness
2. Youth Partnership
3. Collaborative Grant Seeking
4. Data Integration
5. Results Based Children's Budget
6. Public Policy Council
7. Community Engagement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of National City that the City Council does hereby support in concept the mission, vision,
goals and strategies of the Children's Initiative.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 1995.
ATTEST:
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Lori Anne Peoples, City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
George H. Waters, Mayor