What would it take to make Digby County children and youth healthy, safe, nurtured, and responsible - and given the right opportunities to be the best they can be? On February 10, that is the question we need YOUR help answering. 

Because of your important role in the community, the Tri-County Child and Youth Action Committee is inviting YOU to an interactive focus group that will help us create positive change. During this event, a community facilitator will gather your opinions and ideas about how we can make Digby County a better place for children, youth, and families. There is no right or wrong answer, and you will not be put on the spot - this is simply a chance to voice your opinion on the important issues children and youth face in Digby County.

Please join us by accepting this invitation. With your help, we can make a difference. If you have any questions about this event, please email Joel Stoddart at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call toll free 1-866-654-4499.

The Consultation Schedule

Yarmouth County
January 28, 2010 (snow date: January 29, 2010) – Wesleyan Church or Lions Hall

Time 
2:00pm-4:00pm TBD by CAYAC Public-at-large consultation

Shelburne County
February 2, 2010 (snow date: February 3, 2010) Port Clyde Fire Department

Time 
2:00pm-4:00pm TBD by CAYAC Public-at-large consultation

Digby County
February 10, 2010 (snow date: February 16, 2010)

Time 
2:00pm-4:00pm TBD by CAYAC Public-at-large consultation

What is the Tri-County Child and Youth Action Commitee, anyway?

The Tri-County Child and Youth Action Committee (CAYAC) is a group of local managers or designates from the Nova Scotia provincial government departments of Health, Justice, Health Promotion and Protection, Education and Community Services. It is also comprised of managers or designates of local school boards and service providers as well as community-based organizations and youth. It is one initiative resulting from a much larger, province-wide strategy for children and youth.

CAYAC's vision is that children and youth are healthy, safe, and nurtured, and responsible - and given the right opportunities to be the best they can be.

Who else has been invited to this focus group?

Although there will be a community-wide consultation to gather a broad range of ideas, only a small and select group of community leaders have been invited to this particular consultation.

What should I expect in this community consultation/focus group?

You should expect a friendly and open atmosphere where you are free to share your opinions without hesitation. Although you will not be put on the spot in front of the group, your facilitator will encourage you to speak up and make it easy for you to do so. You should also expect to participate in small group brainstorming exercises and discussions (not in front of the larger group). Although we welcome your ideas and thoughts, we do not wish for this to be simply a venting session, however. We would like to keep the session focused on new ideas and solutions.

How many people will be attending?

We expect anywhere between 20 and 100 people will be attending this session. Please spread the word. The more the merrier.