Better outcomes brighter futures : the national policy framework for children and young people 2014-2020

Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014-2020 was approved by Government and launched by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and then Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Ms. Frances Fitzgerald, on 16 April 2014 and will run from 2014 - 2020. . Brighter Futures, Better Outcomes' establishes a shared set of outcomes for children and young people to which all government departments, agencies, statutory services and the voluntary and community sectors work, to ensure a coherent response for children and young people. These outcomes are: Active and healthy, with positive physical and mental wellbeing. Achieving their full potential in all areas of learning and development. Safe and protected from harm. Economic security and opportunity. Connected, respected and contributing to their world. 'Brighter Futures, Better Outcomes' prioritizes the key cross-cutting transformational goals which require concerted and coordinated action to ensure the realization of the respective outcomes: Supporting parents, Earlier intervention and prevention, Listening to and involving children and young people, Ensuring quality services, Strengthening transitions, Collaboration and coordination across government. In line with both the outcomes and transformational goals, 'Brighter Futures, Better Outcomes' identifies a range of 166 commitments.