Elevating Engagement is the shift from doing for youth to partnering with them.
QIC-EY’s five messages guide the shift toward authentic, youth-centered engagement—rooted in trust, presence, and shared power.
Transform enthusiasm into the elevated skills needed for productive and impactful relationships with children and youth.
Your passion is powerful—let it fuel your skills development.
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Focus on creating intentional, impactful moments of connection, even within time constraints.
Small, intentional moments build trust and lasting connection.
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Recognize the importance of engaging children and youth early and consistently, rather than waiting for the ideal moment.
The right time to engage is now—early, often, and honestly.
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Evolve from adult-led decision-making to working with children and youth as partners, ensuring their perspectives are valued and heard.
Youth are not just participants—they’re partners.
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Move beyond symbolic participation to valuing lived expertise as essential to shaping solutions.
Lived experience is expertise—working together is always better.
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QIC-EY NOW
An interactive tool for child welfare professionals featuring real-life examples and actionable tips for engaging authentically with children and youth.
Workforce Training
Transforming Engagement: Keeping Children at the Center of Our Work will develop key attitude and knowledge competencies that support authentic child and youth engagement.
Lessons Learned
Wisdom from the Work: Practical lessons with applicable strategies
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