Preparing for Interactions with ICE Agents in a Child Care Setting
The recent changes to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies have raised some questions and concerns in our communities. Some of these changes to the Department of Homeland Security policies may affect child care centers but it is
CT Announces Changes to Early Childhood Care and Education to Allow More Children to Enroll
"Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs, while also lowering the associated costs
April marks National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. During
The Collective and the Legislative Session
We invite you to watch the following news story, which includes Connecticut Children's Collective's Executive Director, Michelle Doucette Cunningham. Whether it's childcare, housing, or healthcare, your legislators need to hear from you! Below is information regarding a public hearing, and
The Connecticut Project Action Fund Workshop
On January 17, 2024 the Collective welcomed Coralys Santana, Policy and Advocacy Strategist, as well as Mathias Burner, Engagement and Mobilization Manager with The Connecticut Project Action Fund as our first guests in the new year! As many know, a
The CT Office of Early Childhood’s Blue Ribbon Panel Report
"On December 8, 2023, the final report was submitted to the Governor’s office. Read the report now. The culmination of over a year of work, the Report incorporates extensive feedback from Blue Ribbon workgroups, national and local experts, Panel members, and
Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care
What is the Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care and why was it formed? The Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care was initiated by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order. The Panel is charged with developing a strategic plan for a child care system that
A Collective Spotlight on New Britain
The Connecticut Children's Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we are starting a new series, the Collective Spotlight. We will talk with directors, staff, parents, and
Congress Expands the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program!
Last month Congress wrapped up legislation for the year, including the passing of the Omnibus year-end spending package. Thanks to the advocacy of you and so many other stakeholders across the nation, Congress included a bipartisan five-year reauthorization and expansion