Children First Canada is seeking six summer interns to join our team!
Children First Canada (CFC) is a national charity with a bold and ambitious vision that together we can make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. CFC acts as a catalyst to ensure every child in Canada thrives – now and for generations to come – by protecting their rights […]
Children First Canada Announces Recipients of the “Champions for Children Awards” – Honouring 10 Iconic Canadians and Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
Toronto, ON – April 10, 2025 – Children First Canada (CFC) is proud to announce the recipients of the Champions for Children Award in celebration of the organization’s 10th anniversary. These prestigious awards will honour 10 iconic Canadian leaders and organizations whose leadership, dedication, and transformative contributions have significantly advanced the rights of children and […]
Empowering 8 Million Kids: Get Ready for National Child Day on November 20,2024, and Launching the Future is NOW Awards!
Calgary, AB – November 19, 2024 – Children First Canada is excited to announce the upcoming National Child Day event, taking place tomorrow on November 20, 2024. This year marks the 35 th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The event’s theme, #8MillionEmpowered, will showcase incredible speakers, performers, and […]
New Report Reveals Record Increases in Violence, Poverty, Mental Health Issues and Sexploitation Among Canada’s Kids
Annual ‘Raising Canada’ report includes a unified plea by child advocates for urgent government action. October 16, 2024, Calgary, AB – The state of childhood in Canada has reached a breaking point. The seventh annual Raising Canada report, released today, finds that the top 10 threats to childhood are escalating, with children’s quality of life […]
The Future is NOW! Awards: Canada’s Top 10 Young Changemakers Announced
Ten children from across Canada honoured for their leadership in making social change. TORONTO, MAY 7, 2024 – Canada’s top young changemakers were unveiled today by The Future is NOW! Awards. Ten inspirational children and youth from across the country were chosen for their leadership in defending children’s rights and tackling urgent issues that matter […]
Canada Doubles Down on Investing in Our Greatest Natural Resource: Kids
Advocates Celebrate Budget 2024 Commitments for School Food, Youth Mental Health, Online Safety, Safety in Sport, and Equitable Treatment for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Children.
New Awards Program Celebrates Canada’s Youngest Changemakers
Nominations have opened for the inaugural The Future Is NOW! Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of Canada’s youngest young changemakers. The awards recognize diverse young leaders driving social impact on issues that matter most to Generation Z.
38,000 Kids Will Gather Across the Country to Demand Action on Children’s Rights, Doubling Last Year’s Record!
Event comes as Canada sees increase in child food insecurity, poor mental health and violence against kids. November 20, 2022, Calgary, AB – More than 38,000 kids from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are gathering across the country today, on National Child Day, to demand that governments prioritize their rights and freedoms. This year marks the […]
New Report Reveals Top 10 Threats to Kids in Canada, Including 29% Increase in Food Insecurity
Annual ‘Raising Canada’ report includes urgent calls for action by government Calgary, AB – As kids head back to school, a new report on the state of the nation’s children sounds the alarm on the top 10 threats to childhood. For the first time ever, the annual Raising Canada report incorporates primary research with youth […]
Social Impact Lab: Engaging Calgary-Area Youth in Combatting Anti-Black Racism
Calgary, AB – Children First Canada (CFC), BlackNorth Initiative (BNI), and United Way of Calgary and Area (UWCA) are proud to announce the launch of a Youth Social Impact Forum aimed at empowering Calgary-area youth to tackle anti-Black racism. This forum will provide an innovative and safe space for young minds to learn from emerging […]