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A Deliberate Commitment to Build Lifelong Core Skills

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History of Child Welfare

Giving our children best chances to succeed is to teach them how to proactively build their core life skills

Children are the most vulnerable when the world takes away their curiosity and creativity, and replaces it with scarcity  
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Child Protection Act - World
1874

First Child Protection Agency

Mary Ellen Wilson (1864–1956) was an American child abuse victim whose case led to the creation of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the world's first child protection agency.

Child Protection Act - Canada
1893

First Child Protection Act

Ontario established the first Children's Aid Society and passed the Child Protection Act, making child abuse an indictable offence and promoting foster care.

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Safeguarding Programs
1983

Abuse Prevention Program

The Protective Behaviours program was originated during the 1970s. Now widely used in Australia, the UK, and South Africa by various agencies.

CORE
2023

Core Life Skills

Through the power of play and practical exercises, we cultivate essential life skills in children, safeguarding them and protecting them from harm without instilling fear.

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Core Life Skills

The Cornerstones of Our Commitment

Mission

Our mission is to enable access to education by fostering safety, developing core life skills, and cultivating simple strategies to build resilience and nurture healthy community dynamics. We aspire to create a world where everyone feels safe, valued, and ready to thrive contributing to a successful and peaceful future for all.

Vision

We envision a world where feeling safe at all times is a basic human right, where children grow up confident and secure, supported by empowered parents, caregivers and communities.

Values

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, inclusivity, innovation, and community. These core values guide our approach to education and shape our efforts to inspire, support, and empower every student.

Building Resilience

We build resilience in children, families, and communities to navigate life's challenges with strength.

Sparking Joy

Play is how we learn. We infuse joy into our programs, making learning engaging and uplifting.

Enabling Growth

Continuous learning and development are central to our mission. We encourage personal and collective growth for a stronger community.

Fostering Safety

We create safe physical and mental spaces. We celebrate diversity, ensuring everyone feels respected and secure.

We build safety through education and joy, NOT concern to ensure children thrive in all areas.

CORE
Train the Trainers Programs