Children First hosts national & international guests

People from across the globe had the chance to learn about how a community can stay attentive to the healthy development of young people during a Healthy Communities Healthy Youth pre-conference session held at St. Louis Park City Hall. The conference was hosted by Search Institute. The session's focus was the creation of the Asset Champions Network.

Pictured here: Mitch, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, Joan and Debra, Monroe County, NY, Lori and Amanda, Glasgow, KY and Injie, Cairo, Egypt, spent the day with Nancy, Search Institute and Karen, Children First.

Thanks to those involved in Children First who shared their expertise during the pre-conference session: Co-chairs John (St. Louis Park Police Department) and Michael, (St. Louis Park High School) Tom, (City of St. Louis Park) Debra, (St. Louis Park Schools) Mayor Jeff , Mick, (Park Nicollet Foundation) Marjie, (Aldersgate United Methodist Church) Shannon, (Melrose Institute) Linda, (St. Louis Park Community Education) and Bob, (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens-NORC).