May 117:51 am
Check out the Spring Newsletter featuring the Children First Ice Cream Social presented by Citizens Indpendent Bank on Sunday, May 21 and the inspirational Champions
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April 242:55 pm
NOTE: We will be in the new Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) the new covered, open-air facility at the St. Louis Park Rec — held RAIN
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March 211:14 am
Children First celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. Check out this video explaining the impetus of Children First and featuring an original poem by St.
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November 283:19 pm
Children First and St. Louis Park are featured in Thomas L. Friedman’s new book, Thank You for Being Late: An optimist’s guide to thriving in
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Our kids need supportive relationships in the community including their families, adults they are not related to, neighbors, friends and people in the schools. (Assets 1-6)
Our young people have lots to share. Let’s nurture it! Show you value young people by engaging them in a community where they feel safe. (Assets 7-10)
Our kids need adults and friends who expect positive behavior. Boundaries should be clear in families, schools and the community. (Assets 11-16)
Our young people should have lots of experiences that develop their talents and skills. They also need down time at home. (Assets 17-20)
Our youth deserve to do well in school. We need to connect, engage and motivate them. Reading is a lifetime skill that starts at birth. (Assets 21-25)
Our young people will learn from our example and coaching about the positive values of caring, social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility and restraint. (Assets 26-31)
Our kids will make good choices when they learn skills that help them thrive and show empathy for others. (Assets 32-36)
Our young people need opportunities to develop their identities, have opportunities to flourish, and be optimistic about their futures. (Assets 37–40)
