Happenings

  • Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar

    Hello All,   Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar:  Showing up or showing out? How professional learning promotes self-awareness and improves how one gives to others.  Whether one supports the growth and development of children from a home, center, school, or in the community, educators are constantly giving to others in…

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  • This Friday!

    The next HS/DCF Together for CT Families Statewide Partnership Meeting, is scheduled for Friday, January 24th from 9:30am-12pm, virtually.  It is open to all. Please register using the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/head-startdcf-statewide-partnership-meeting-tickets-1133499671029?aff=oddtdtcreator

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  • Safety in Home Visiting Presentation

    Northwest Cares will be hosting an educational program focusing on “Healthcare Safety in the Home” on December 6, 2023, at 8:30 -10:00am.  The presentation is approximately 60 minutes followed up with 30 minutes of Q&A, if needed. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Use the QR code in flyer below to register.

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  • The Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives webinar on October 31st

    Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar:  A Place to Call Home:  Addressing Housing Instability- Supporting Young Children and Families in Connecticut.  The webinar will focus on addressing housing instability to support families in Connecticut and will offer perspectives from the State Department of Education, Department of Housing, and the OEC. …

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  • Somos Latinx Families: A Family to Family Real Talk Conversation

    SAVE THE DATES: Every other Monday, beginning October 2 through November 27, 2023, 3-4:30pm (ET) This free, 5-episode virtual conversation series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for, by, and with Latinx families. Explore what it means to be a parent as part of the Latinx community, raising Latinx children while navigating U.S. mainstream cultures,…

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  • The Sparkler “Once Upon a Time”  summer learning program (Birth – 5 years old) launched for CT families on July 3rd.  

    Please encourage all families to join us for weekly folktale told by a storyteller from the culture where the story originated including learning activities! We hope parents/caregivers with young children can have some fun while learning over the summer (see the Camp 2023 Schedule down below). Please click the links below to access the first…

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  • NERGN Educational Opportunity

    “The New England Regional Genetics Network (NERGN) advances the health and well-being of individuals with genetic conditions by connecting them with genetic services, educating professionals to improve systems of genetic care, and supporting families in New England. NERGN is offering FREE training for early intervention specialists to help them address questions of genetics in their profession. See…

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  • 9th Annual Infant/Toddler Conference

    Bridging Strong Relationships between Families, Caregivers, and Staff Members Sponsored by EASTCONN Early Childhood Initiative Register now for EASTCONN’s 9th annual Infant/Toddler Conference. The conference will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8am-3:30pm at the EASTCONN Conference Center in Hampton, CT. The day is designed for teachers, caregivers, family service staff, Birth to Three…

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  • Deaf or Hard of Hearing Playgroup Opportunity with CTFSN

    The CT Family Support Network is excited to launch a new playgroup for our statewide families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing children and siblings! This playgroup will be at Sears Park in East Hampton at the sheltered picnic tables on Lake Pocotopaug every other Wednesday from 10-12pm, beginning August 18, 2021. Check out this…

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