The Middle Childhood Matters Coalition represents over 20 non profit groups that provide supports and programs for children between the ages 6-12 and their families.
These are important years for both cognitive and social development in children. But these years are also often overlooked with program support tending to focus on either early childhood or teens.
The Coalition coordinates the efforts of its members to build an understanding of the importance of these years and to increase awareness of and support for programs. The Middle Years Matter Coalition (now Middle Childhood Matters Coalition Toronto) is rooted in community agency partners in Toronto listening to parents and children and trying to respond to community concerns for more and better programs for school-aged children.
Our Vision: Toronto will have a comprehensive, integrated, and accessible system of programs and services for all children to enhance their optimal development and to strengthen families.
Our Mission: To focus on children 6 to 12 and their families using a community perspective. The Coalition works for systemic change through influencing public policy, advocating, partnership and network development, and supporting best practices.
The Terms of Reference (Revised 2008) outlines the objectives of the group. We have been working to broaden our base and to increase our knowledge of the research that supports the need for more and better out of school supports for school aged children and their families.
Thank you for your interest in our recent Forum
Toronto - A City Fit for Children One School Age Child at a Time
which was held on WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th, 2010 at Metro Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Street.
An Important new report to the Province of Ontario - Please read the report, get engaged and contact your MPP about implementing Dr. Pascal's recommendations
With Our Best Future in Mind - by Dr. Charles Pascal
The results of our recent report "Middle Childhood Matters: An Inventory of Full-Week After-School Programs for Children 6-12 Years in Toronto" have made the news! Read more...
Our new report Middle Childhood Matters: An Inventory Of Full-Week After-School Programs For Children 6-12 Years In Toronto was officially launched on Monday the 19th of January, 2009 at St.Christopher's house.