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Burlington Families to Explore Museum Free of Charge Thanks to Grant
Funder Collaborations — Flourish or Flounder?
Danbury Named As Finalist In Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge
Off To a Great Start! Early Childhood Fair Set For Saturday, Feb. 24
New Report Highlights A Better Way to Assess the Developmental Needs of Children in Early Childhood Systems
United Way of Western Connecticut Grant Cycle to Open February 5
Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership Hosts Community Report Out
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
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
Trust for Learning Releases New Research that Illuminates Parent Priorities for Early Childhood Education
A Convening to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of New Haven Healthy Start THEN, NOW & BEYOND
MEDIA ADVISORY: THEN, NOW & BEYOND - The 20th Anniversary of New Haven Healthy Start on Thursday, September 7, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Omni Hotel in New Haven.
The Trust for Learning Announces RFP to Research the Impact of Montessori Education in Public Schools
CHAPEL HILL, NC -- The Trust for Learning announced today that one of its funding partners, The Brady Education Foundation (BEF), is inviting proposals to participate in a research network focused on investigating the impact of high-fidelity Montessori education in public settings from age three through third grade. Letter of Intent deadline is September 6, 2017.
Early Childhood: An Effective Long-term Investment in Connecticut’s Children
HARTFORD, CT -- Richard A. Sussman, director of early childhood investments for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, makes the case for "good investments based on research about what really works and have promise for making a positive and long-term impact." "One of the state’s recent examples of a good investment is the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Budget proposals recommend decreasing or eliminating the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to create short-term savings.
State to Continue Funding Pre-K Expansion Despite Lack of Budget
Home-visiting Program for First-time Families Expands in CT
NEW HAVEN, CT -- Yale University’s Minding the Baby® (MTB) National Office was awarded an 18-month grant from the Grossman Family Foundation beginning in January 2017 to expand the MTB home visiting intervention in Connecticut. The MTB National Office is partnering with Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk and Family Centers in Stamford to replicate the MTB model to serve young families through these agencies.