Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

All children deserve basic rights and freedoms. A fair share of society’s resources must be devoted to ensuring this. While families are responsible for raising their children, all levels of government, in partnership with communities, have a duty to support families by putting the health and well-being of children first.

All children in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph have a right to:a quality of life that meets their physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social needs.have basic needs met including nutritious food, a healthy environment and a safe and comfortable place to live.access quality and affordable child care, early education programs and/or parenting support.safe places and time to play, and access to affordable recreational activities.quality education to enable them to reach their full potential.quality time with their families and/or other nurturing and positive role models throughout their childhood.protection from neglect, abuse and exposure to family violence.be accepted for who they are, and believe what they want without being discriminated against.