December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month
Each year, millions of Americans are affected by this condition, which brings on significant mood changes in response to the changing of seasons. Typically SAD occurs during late fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and colder weather. The
November’s Professional Development Opportunity: Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP)
On November 27, 2024, the Collective welcomed Grace Halpern, LCSW, ECCP Training & Professional Development Specialist to discuss the services available to providers throughout the state. If you missed this very informative workshop you can view the attached handouts as
November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month
What is Early Childhood Mental Health? While they sound similar, early childhood mental health and early childhood mental illness are two different things affecting children before their fifth birthday. Approximately 17% of children are diagnosed with a mental illness before their
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also
November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month! This annual observance celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. It is also an opportunity to honor the legacy and stories of Tribal nations and Indigenous
Our Collective Wisdom ~ Special Education Services
Our Collective Wisdom taps into our shared experiences, thoughts, and ideas about our work and what we have, and will achieve. In an effort to provide continuous quality improvement opportunities to our Collective community, we are pleased to provide this
The Collective Spotlight: West Haven Child Development Center
The Connecticut Children’s Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs) from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series: The Collective Spotlight. We have talked with directors, staff, parents, and
Mental Illness Awareness Week ~ “My Mental Health at Work”
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, which impacts those
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. It’s necessary to understand the warning signs of breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer and what’s normal for you so you can take action
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping