Saint Paul: Where children learn, grow and thrive
Our Mission
The Saint Paul Children’s Collaborative’s mission is to mobilize the influence and resources of the city, county, school district, and community to improve outcomes for young people in Saint Paul.
SPCC Board Meetings
The Saint Paul Children’s Collaborative Board meets the second Wednesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Upcoming meetings:
Next meeting: December 11, 2024
The SPCC Board meetings are usually hybrid via ZOOM and in person at CAP/RW (450 North Syndicate Street, Wellstone Room). Please contact us (info@saintpaulkids.org) if you are interested in participating virtually or would like to view the meeting materials. All are welcome.
Guiding Principles
- Equity: Policies and resources in our city should be distributed in a way that provide all families and young people the opportunity to thrive.
- Value Diversity: The culture and diversity of young people and families is valued as an asset and is reflected in community programs and services.
- Access: All families should have easy access to the services and supports they need to thrive.
- Family-Centered: Young people do better when their families are actively engaged and have the support they need to be successful and stable.
- Data-Driven: We make decisions based on data and research, grounded in the lived experience of communities.
- Responsive to Community: Direct service organizations rooted in the community are valued partners in identifying and addressing the needs of young people.
- Holistic Approach: Young people need support in all areas of development: intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional development.
- Youth Voice: Young people’s experience and perspective are centered in our work.
