CYHRNet - Mandate, Mission, and Vision

Mandate, Mission, and Vision

CYHRNet’s mandate, mission and vision guide the network’s activities, objectives and development.

Mandate

To promote and facilitate research on key transitions in the development of children and youth

Mission

To improve the health and well-being of children and youth in BC, across Canada and beyond

Vision

The BC Child and Youth Health Research Network is a vibrant, collaborative research community that creates and sustains responsive relationships among researchers, decision-makers, service providers and children, youth and their families. We foster excellence in multi-disciplinary health research, training and knowledge exchange to improve the health and well-being of all children and youth.

Join Us!

Researchers, students, research end-users and anyone else interested in child and youth health research are invited to sign up as CYHRNet members. Membership is free and includes immediate access to all membership benefits!

Governance

CYHRNet’s Oversight Committee is responsible for network priority setting, policy oversight, approval of priority initiatives and fund disbursement. CYHRNet’s Co-Leaders are responsible for overseeing the network's Priority Initiatives. Learn more here.

Strategic Directions

CYHRNet’s Strategic Directions were developed in consultation with CYHRNet's Oversight Committee and membership. The directions aim to support CYHRNet's mission and mandate. Learn more here.

Priority Initiatives

CYHRNet’s Priority Initiatives are research areas deemed by CYHRNet’s Oversight Committee and membership as being important to child and youth health and well-being and deserving of network support and resources. Learn more here.