Child development officers in Tel Aviv

Image source: Bernard van Leer Foundation

Overview

In Tel Aviv the city is working on early childhood initiatives cutting across childcare, parks, recreation and transportation. The city has put in place a child development officer who coordinates a joint workplan for early childhood development across city departments. The joint work includes a steering committee with senior leadership from each department helping to remove any barriers along the way.

Location:
Tel Aviv, Israel

Organisation:
Municipality of Tel Aviv

Partner organisations:
Bernard van Leer Foundation

Beneficiary:
Children all ages, caregivers

Scale of proximity:
City

Built environment component:
Public policy

Links:

https://bernardvanleer.org/publications-reports/an-urban95-starter-kit-ideas-for-action/

https://bernardvanleer.org/ecm-article/2018/it-takes-a-city-making-early-childhood-a-strategic-priority-in-tel-aviv/

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