We know how much members value the chance to connect with one another (even if only virtually). From open space conversation space to all-member gatherings, we want you to choose what works best for you. The 2021 meeting schedule has been developed while keeping in mind the scheduling demands that many members are currently juggling and we hope you will set aside the times below to connect with other members of the collaborative.
(click the links on the dates below to add these meetings to your calendar)
2021 All Member Meetings
CYPT Members are invited to participate in 2 full CYPT membership meetings in 2021. Anyone from a member organization (whether or not they are a voting member) is invited to participate and we invite members to share the meeting information with colleagues you think might be interested.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Focus: #WhatReallyMatters
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time: TBD
Focus: International Day of the Child
2021 Voting Member Meetings
Representatives from Voting Member Organizations are being asked to participate in 2 Voting Member meetings in 2021. Participation can be by either the primary or secondary Voting Member Representative – or a designate the Voting Member Organization deems as suitable.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Time: 3 pm – 5:30 pm
Focus: Youth Impact Survey Data
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Time: 1 pm – 5:30 pm
Focus: TBD
CYPT 101
CYPT 101 is an introduction to the collaborative and work done in our community to move the needle on improving child and youth well-being. This is a great opportunity for newer participants to get up to speed from the perspective of a CYPT Steering Committee member as well as a general member and is designed for those who are not yet, or less familiar with CYPT. Members are also encouraged to attend if they would like to learn about how to make the most of their involvement with CYPT.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Co-hosted by: Kim DeGasperis, WRCDSB and Goranka Vukelich
Watch the Recording
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Co-hosted by: Scott Verhoeve, Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region and Jamie Jacomen, CYPT Steering Committee Member
Watch the Recording
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Co-hosted by: Greta James, Marillac Place and Wanda Kampijan, CYPT Steering Committee Member
Equity Open Space
We have heard feedback from members that indicates more open-space opportunities to come together around equity considerations regarding children and youth would be appreciated. These three sessions are open to any member interested in systemic equity issues that affect children and youth, and meaningful actions that can be taken. Each session will have a focus on one of the 3 videos in the Challenging Systemic Barriers: The Equity Lens series with Kike Ojo-Thompson. The first half of each session will talk through the content and how it connects for folks as they work with children, youth and families and the second half will consist of an open discussion forum facilitated by CYPT members who are involved in equity work in the system.
Thursday, March 25
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Focus: Challenging Systemic Barriers: The Equity Lens, video 1
Co-hosted by: Tammy Webster (WCDSB); Rania Lawendy (MAC Maple Grove); Meagan Snyder (Our Place)
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Focus: Challenging Systemic Barriers: The Equity Lens, video 2
Co-hosted by: Tammy Webster (WCDSB); Rania Lawendy (MAC Maple Grove); Meagan Snyder (Our Place)
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Focus: Challenging Systemic Barriers: The Equity Lens, video 3
Co-hosted by: Tammy Webster (WCDSB); Rania Lawendy (MAC Maple Grove); Meagan Snyder (Our Place)