Item - 2019.HL11.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on November 12, 2019 and was adopted with amendments.
HL11.2 - The Power of Investing in the Early Years
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health:
1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to review public health programs for children and adults that can prevent and mitigate the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and to report on an implementation plan.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an overview of the importance of investing in Toronto's children to prevent and mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The report also describes the Child Friendly TO initiative which could serve as an effective approach for fostering healthy child development and resiliency.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-139323.pdf
Appendix A - The Truth About Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-139344.pdf
Appendix B - Public Health Early Years Group: Early Child Development - Return on Investment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-139345.pdf
Appendix C - Toronto Public Health Child Friendly Policy Framework
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-139346.pdf
Motions
That the Board of Health amend Recommendation 1 so that it now reads as follows:
1. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to review public health programs for children and adults that can prevent and mitigate the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and to report on an implementation plan.