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State Early Childhood Office Launches CTCARES For Family Child Care
HARTFORD— The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood has announced that it has launched “CTCARES for Family Child Care” to provide support to licensed family child care providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond. The initiative is made possible with approximately $830,000 in support from nonprofit organizations, including the Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, 4-CT, and other philanthropic groups — and financial support continues to grow.
Office of Early Childhood launches CTCARES for Family Child Care
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood today announced that it has launched “CTCARES for Family Child Care” to provide support to licensed family child care providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
Pandemic Child Care Relief Justification Briefing and Fact Sheet
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advancing policy solutions for low-income people, has developed a Justification Briefing and Fact Sheet with state-by-state estimates of public funds needed by the child care industry during the pandemic to sustain the viability of our providers.
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs Announce Emergency Child Care for Hospital Staff and First Responders During COVID-19 Crisis
Survey Findings: Priorities and Strategies Related to Early Childhood Advocacy among Grantmakers in Connecticut
The CT Early Childhood Funder Collaborative (ECFC) is pleased to share their new report.
Liberty Bank Foundation Approves $263,050 in GRants
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative
Bridgeport Prospers/United Way Highlighted by Pritzker's Children's Initiative
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- The Bridgeport Prospers strategy for improving outcomes of the youngest children, known as The Baby Bundle, is featured on the recently-launched website of National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers (NCIT).
Building Healthier Communities Fund Accepting Grant Applications
Liberty Bank Foundation Approves $241,500 in Grants
The Broad View Fund Awards Grant to Innovative Collaboration
BRISTOL, CT -- On November 28, a $13,525 grant from The Broad View Fund at Main Street Community Foundation was awarded to support a collaborative exchange between Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, and the Talcott Center for Child Development. Together, they will be launching an innovative curriculum called Bristol=Resilient Children.
YWCA of New Britain announces $69,425 Grant from The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA)
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- New windows, air exchange ventilation unit, and playground surfacing will now be a reality for the Pamela E. Hill Childcare wing of the YWCA of New Britain, thanks to a $69,425 grant from CHEFA, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
Burlington Families to Explore Museum Free of Charge Thanks to Grant
BRISTOL, CT -- Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, located in Bristol, will hold its inaugural “Imagine Nation Loves Burlington Day” in the spring of 2018. This program is being made possible by a $1,000 grant from the Burlington Community Fund at Main Street Community Foundation.
Off To a Great Start! Early Childhood Fair Set For Saturday, Feb. 24
DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) in conjunction with Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership is proud to announce a fun and informative early childhood fair, Off to a Great Start! on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Rogers Park Middle School, 21 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT from 11 am to 2 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public for parents of young children.
More Than $200K in Grants Approved by Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The New Britain Museum of American Art’s Education and Outreach Program and the Southington Public Schools’ Family Resource Center were among the major beneficiaries of more than $200,000 in grants awarded this week by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB).
Three Foundations Join Forces to Advance Obesity Prevention Efforts in Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT -- Early Childhood Obesity is the focus of three Connecticut-based foundations as they combine forces to award $194,884 in grants for obesity prevention projects in Connecticut. The grants are funded with contributions from the Children’s Fund of Connecticut (CFC), the Connecticut Health Foundation, and Newman’s Own Foundation and will be administered by CFC’s non-profit subsidiary, the Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI).
A Continuing Mission Evolves: Branford Early Childhood Collaborative Turns 16
BRANFORD, CT -- At 16 years old, Branford Early Childhood Collaborative (BECC), once a grassroots group, is evolving to meet its continuing mission. Now in the process of becoming a 501 (c)3 non-profit, BECC also has a newly established, 15-person Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Bruce Storm Ed.D. The new direction grew out of a change in funding support. For many years, BECC was largely funded with support from the Graustein Memorial Fund and operated under the umbrella of United Way of Greater New Haven.
CHDI Welcomes New President & CEO Jeffrey Vanderploeg
FARMINGTON, CT -- CHDI welcomes its new President and CEO Jeffrey Vanderploeg, Ph.D., a leader in children's mental health who brings a decade of committed service to CHDI's mission.