A sense of community belonging is the attachment or connection that a person feels towards their community or neighbourhood.[1] All children should feel like they are a part of the community in which they live. When children feel a sense of belonging and pride in their communities, they are better able to deal with challenges and difficulties.[2]
Data related to community belonging includes two indicators:
[1] Pathways to Wellness. (2014). Community belonging. Whitehorse, YT: Yukon Government. Available at: http://www.yukonwellness.ca/communitybelong.php#.WLV-qG_ytdg
[2] KidsMatter Early Childhood. (n.d.). Component 1: Creating a sense of community. Available at: https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/sites/default/files/public/FrameworkBook_Component1.pdf