The Charters are not only about supporting the City of Hamilton’s vision to be the best place to raise a child and age successfully, but also about making Hamilton the best place to be a child.
Learn more about Hamilton’s Charters of Rights of Children and Youth
Hamilton Parent Charter of Rights
The Hamilton Early Years system is about supporting parents and families to provide children with the best possible opportunities early in their lives. Parents are the first, most important and most lasting teachers in a child’s life.
In 2010, a Hamilton Parent Charter of Rights was created. The Charter:
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sets out shared principles and beliefs for providers to guide them around planning and delivering services that make parents feel valued, respected, and supported in their roles at each stage of their children’s lives
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reflects the voice of the community, developed through extensive public consultation and feedback
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provides a strong foundation for the future of families, service providers, and organizations that serve parents in Hamilton