2009 Children's Charter Report on Children's Mental Health and Addictions

1. What is the Children’s Charter?

 The Children’s Charter is a list of 10 rights based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that outlines basic rights and freedoms of children.  The City of Thunder Bay adopted the Children’s Charter in June 2004 and agreed to work with our community for children to have the right to services to ensure a healthy life style.

To view the full Charter click here

2. Who makes up the Children’s Charter Coalition?

The Thunder Bay Children’s Charter Coalition includes representatives from health, education, social services, and the community at large all working to promote the well being of children by ensuring service continuum that is adequate, affordable, and accessible to all.  The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is part of the Children's Charter Coalition.

 A City Councilor is appointed for each term of council as a member of the Coalition to serve as the Children’s Advocate for the City of Thunder Bay. 

For the past five years the Children’s Charter Coalition has produced a report to the community highlighting one of the rights described in the Charter.  The purpose of the report is to:

• educate the general public on that particular area
• highlight successes
• highlight areas that need further work 
• act as a call to action for parents, community members, and policy makers. 

3. Where can I read and download the reports?

You can view the Children's Charter reports by clicking on the links below or on the City of Thunder Bay website.

2005 Report on Food Security

2006 Report More Kids More Active More Often

2007 Report Catch the Dream of Lifelong Literacy

2008 Report Earth Because Everybody Needs A Home

2009 Report Children's Mental Health and Addictions