About Children First

Children First has five founding partners that worked to ensure this philosophy caught on in St. Louis Park.

Through their efforts, the word has grown far and wide in the community and many organizations and individuals are a part of this work.

Children First’s Vision
All kids in St. Louis Park get the care and support they need to grow up happy, healthy and successful in a thriving community.

We are realizing this Vision
By enlisting the support of the community to create a network that champions Search Institute’s 40 developmental assets through individuals, families, and all types of organizations in St. Louis Park.

Children First’s Commitment
We are committed to supporting and bringing out the best in our youth by championing their positive development in a thriving, kid-centered community.

What makes Children First different?

• It's a philosophy rather than a program.
• It focuses on positive character-building attributes, not negative, at-risk behavior.
• It targets all St. Louis Park youth, birth through 18 year-olds.
• It was founded by a partnership between the business, city, education, health and faith communities.
• It calls everyone to provide support for youth.