UpStart partners work their influence to affect government policies, professional practices and support systems.

Tackling big issues and addressing underlying causes

• Focus on critical issues, not quick fixes
• Work to change systems, practices and policies

Bringing people together around a neutral table

• Work across sectors and systems for maximum effectiveness

Generating strength in numbers

• Share knowledge and research, and build on promising approaches
• Leverage the social, personal, political, economic and intellectual capital of our partners

Ensuring research, evidence and evaluation is at the forefront of change

• Take a rigorous approach and measurable outcomes
• Apply research to practice

Making a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families

• Support new parents
• Help mothers during and after pregnancy
• Promote excellence in child care
• Help youth engage in their communities
• Create stronger bonds between students, families and the community
• Help children and families connect to recreational opportunities

UpStart promotes investment in Alberta’s greatest natural resource: our next generation.