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Home and School Association, and School Council umbrella organizations in each of the Canadian provinces and territories are eligible for membership.
Home and School Association, and School Council umbrella organizations in each of the Canadian provinces and territories are eligible for membership.
Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF) is a organization that promotes the involvement of parents at every level of education decision making to ensure that legislators, educators, and community organizations act in the best interest of children. Members of CHSF meet to share information and resources and to raise concerns that must be addressed at the national level. The Federation dates back to 1895 and since its inception, CHSF has advocated for Canadian children in their homes, their public schools and in their communities.
CHSF is a recognized association governed by elected or appointed volunteer representatives from each member province to form the Board of Directors. The Board governs the Canadian Federation through policy and by-laws.
The Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF) is a organization representing provincial Home and School Federations and parent groups including provincial school council associations. As such is the only organization linking provincial parent groups across Canada on issues of common national interest in public education.
The Canadian Home and School Federation is a national, non-profit and non-partisan umbrella organization for provincial affiliates, Home and School Federations, representing parents committed to improving the quality of education available to their children.
Vision: Excellence in public education of all Canadian children and youth.
Mission: The Canadian Home and School Federation, the national voice of parents, promotes excellence in public education as well as the social well being of children and youth.
Fundamental beliefs:
The Canadian Home and School Federation is a national, non-profit and non-partisan umbrella organization for provincial affiliates, Home and School Federations, representing parents committed to improving the quality of education available to their children.
Vision: Excellence in public education of all Canadian children and youth.
Mission: The Canadian Home and School Federation, the national voice of parents, promotes excellence in public education as well as the social well being of children and youth.
Fundamental beliefs:
- All children and youth in Canada are entitled to an excellent public education,
- Parents must be recognized as key education partners in preserving and promoting excellence in public education,
- The voice of parents with children in public schools must be heard nationally, provincially, and locally through recognized “Home and School” associations/council,
- The health and well-being of Canadian students are essential components to learning,
- Parents must be valued and respected in their role as advocates for children and youth.