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Indicators |
Summary |
Caregivers, adults and families are engaged, interactive and responsive |
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When families feel connected to their communities, they can feel supported to build the strong connections and foundations for their children. Yet, fully engaging in neighborhoods and with other members is challenging for families experiencing stress connected to economic challenges, cultural comfort, and a lack of connection and trust of others in their neighborhood. |
Children are healthy and learning |
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Children grow and develop within supportive relationships and supportive communities. When children have the opportunities available to them to grow up healthy and learning, they can also grow to be strong community contributors. |
People and places that impact children are safe, supportive and connected |
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Safety and social connections are vital for families and young children to thrive. Having trusted neighbors and other members of a community can ensure families not only feel safe but can foster foundations for children who remain connected to and engaged in their communities. |
The East Denver * community prioritizes children and families |
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What does it look like when an entire community is committed to the health and well-being of children and families? We know that a child’s ability to thrive has roots in their community’s ability to support their needs, from health care to smart policies that are family-centered, to businesses promoting family friendly practices. |