About Child Impact Statements (CIS)
The Shelby County Government recognizes that child well-being affects all sectors, impacting our community’s current quality of life and its future viability.
In February 2008 the Shelby County Commission approved the use of child impact statements with proposals concerning safety, health, education, land use, and any other matter reasonably affecting children. Child Impact Statements aren’t merely end-stage screening tools in deciding whether a policy is “good” or “bad” but more about offering frameworks for thoughtful decision making, informing the legislative process from the beginning stage through the end.
Why use Child Impact Statements?
• Children are disenfranchised. Although children are recognized as citizens in their own right, since they cannot vote they are largely excluded from the political process. ...
• Our government structures and processes can sometimes fail children. ...
• Children are disproportionately affected by government policy and provision. ...
• Good policies which have a positive impact on children today are an investment in our future. ... Learn more.
Safety, Health, Education, and Land-Use Decisions on Behalf of Children and Youth
SHELBY Child Impact Assessment
Through the use of the SHELBY Child Impact Assessment, Shelby County Government has transformed the way decisions are made. Today, elected officials and government decision-makers are empowered with the necessary resources to examine and create policies that address the unique issues related to children, youth and families in Shelby County. Learn more.
