Connecticut Birth to Three
💙 Your story matters. Your voice can make a difference. Every family’s journey is unique. The experiences you have navigating services, supporting your child, and advocating for your family can help inspire meaningful change. Join CPAC on Tuesday, September 29, for Telling Your Family’s Story: From Personal Experience to Powerful Advocacy. Learn how to share…
The Office of Early Childhood is excited to announce a request for proposals (RFP) for Connecticut’s Home Visiting System. OEC seeks proposals from qualified organizations to provide evidence-based home visiting services that improve maternal, infant, and early childhood outcomes for families across Connecticut. Up to $119,675,825.00 over five years is available through this RFP, with…
If you or someone you know is expecting a new addition to the family, the Region 4 SEPI-CT Community Baby Shower is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate. Held on Thursday, September 17th from 3–6 PM, this free community event welcomes expecting individuals, families, and new parents from New Britain, Hartford, Windsor, Tolland,…
Come celebrate your new bundle of joy with us, while learning about what community resources are available to you and your family. When: Saturday 10/17/2026 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Where: Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311, 198 Pleasant Street, Willimantic, CT 06226Register to attend by: October 9, 2026 by scanning the QR code on the flyers.
Get ready for a fantastic lineup of great workshops and an inspiring keynote speaker. A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided to keep you energized throughout the day.This year’s event will be held at Wesleyan University on Saturday, October 3rdth, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Please register today to reserve your spot! I’ve…
Scan the QR code to fill out our interset form or email: [email protected] with any questions. Nancy DeCrescenzoProgram Manager – Juvenile Residential ServicesState of Connecticut Judicial BranchCourt Support Services Division455 Winding Brook DriveGlastonbury, CT 06033860.368.3887
Hello All, Hope this message finds you well and embracing the soon start of the Summer season! Please join the Office of Early Childhood and the Parent Cabinet: Wellness, Engagement, Lasting Leadership (W.E.L.L.) Subcommittee for an in-person Family Check-In Community Conversation. We look forward to hosting our third in-person event; our goal is to host…
The Early Intervention division oversees Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) providing professional development, data management, and accountability and monitoring. Part C of IDEA focuses on services for infants and toddlers’ birth through age three who have developmental delays or disabilities. The State Program Manager will be responsible in providing direct…
The Early Intervention division oversees Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) providing professional development, data management, and accountability and monitoring. Part C of IDEA focuses on services for infants and toddlers birth through age three who have developmental delays or disabilities. The Planning Specialist will serve as the Birth to Three…
Science Alliance Mobile to the CT Walk 4 Hearing on June 7th at Dunkin Donuts Park! The Van will have an air-conditioned play space for kids (for families to escape the heat), adult hearing screenings (from UConn students), science demonstrations (by the students in the CT-CNC and HELLO Lab), and book giveaways for kids featuring D/deaf…
You can participate in person, send a recorded video, or submit a written story — every voice helps shape the future of early intervention.
Hello All, Hope this message finds you all well and feeling the warmth of sunshine. Please join the Office of Early Childhood and the Parent Cabinet: Wellness, Engagement, Lasting Leadership (W.E.L.L.) Subcommittee for an in-person Family Check-In Community Conversation. We look forward to hosting our second in-person event; our goal is to host community conversations…
Each day this week, we will focus on one of the five types of play featured in OEC’s Let’s Play Materials. Monday is Construction Play Day! Construction play includes creating, building, or making things with art materials, blocks, or musical instruments. A Fun Fact about Construction Play A study in the journal Archives of Pediatrics…
Good afternoon Community Vendors, Thank you for participating in our Healthy Kids Day community event on Saturday, April 18th. We are excited to have you join us at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center, located at 9 Technology Park Drive, Putnam, CT 06260. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM,…
Birth to Three and Sparkler: How to use Sparkler with the Families You Serve – The session will focus on practical strategies for incorporating Sparkler into early intervention services, including how to guide families in using the app to better understand their child’s development, promote everyday learning through play, and support timely referrals when concerns…
The Center for Family Justice is hosting a Car Seat Safety Program for Parents & Providers on April 8th, in partnership with the Yale Injury Prevention Team. If you have staff members, clients, or families who may be interested, please feel free to share this information and post the attached flyer on a community board or distribute it…
CADRE created this online foundational course to increase the capacity of Parent Center staff and others who support families of children with disabilities to effectively empower families to engage in the Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and resolve conflicts as they arise. This course provides easy access to the most relevant CADRE resources…
Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: Second Time Around: Strengthening parent-child attachments and creating lasting generational impact through Circle of Security. The role of a mother/caregiver involves many layers, and some of these layers are complex and deeply rooted. Some may naturally transition into motherhood with ease and a…
This FREE support group is designed for families with young children (ages 0-5) who have been enrolled in Birth to Three (B23) services, with a focus on early intervention. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4q8zfZx
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom
Hello All, Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: Above all else- From Impossible to I-am-Possible: A Head Start Approach to Moving Forward. The month of January is often symbolic of starting fresh, a new beginning, overcoming challenges from the past and embracing opportunities in the future. As we enter…
The Connecticut Birth to Three System is procuring its Single Point of Entry (SPOE). The SPOE plays a crucial role to our system by being the initial contact with families to support them with making a referral. Please find additional information here: Single Point of Entry RFP OEC is investing up to $3,250,000 in funding…
This academy is designed for aspiring leaders in Birth to Three and Preschool Special Education programs who want to strengthen their leadership skills and make a lasting impact in the field of early childhood. Program Highlights: Requirements: Applications are due by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for full details and the application link. …
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 20258:30 AM- 3:00 PM EdAdvance, 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT 06759 For Infant/Toddler Teachers, Early Care Providers, Home Visitors,B-3 Early Interventionists, Program Supervisors & Administrators To Register: email Orie SullivanFEE: $55 per person (includes breakfast & lunch)(We accept cash, check, credit card, or PO)