HPYC's Newsletter

Children from Educare Learning Academy are proud to show off the new bikes they received from HPYC and the Town of Hamden, as part of the ARPA grant which supports child care in Hamden

Staff from the Hamden Family Resource Center, sponsored by HPYC and the Town of Hamden as part of the ARPA grant, are trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Join other parents and caregivers to share experiences and let your voices be heard. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

Need assistance identifying and evaluating the right Summer Camp for your child? 2-1-1 Child Care can help! We are THE source in Connecticut providing valuable information on selecting the right summer camp as well as up-to-date information on program descriptions

The Family Resource Center (FRC) of Hamden, CT directly serves parents with children from prenatal to kindergarten as well as families with children in Hamden Elementary Schools. Our services enhance parenting, promote family involvement with the schools, help children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally and connects families to community resources. The Family Resource Center believes that parents are their child's first and most important teachers.

Did you know that Hamden has over 50 home and center-based childcare options, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and some after-school care? Due to state funding, Hamden has 4 programs offering low to moderate cost full day child care for 3 & 4 years olds, and one program offering low to moderate cost full day child care for infants and toddlers.

Would you like to participate in the Partnership's efforts to support families and improve the education, health, and development of children??

The CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) has created an FAQ that provides guidance, including additional resources for the early childhood community.

The Cove Center is offering Camp Compassion this spring for eligible children through an application process. Camp is for children ages 6-17 who are grieving a significant death. Camp will take place May 16-May 18 in Kent, CT this year. This is a weekend-long, overnight experience for grieving children and teen in CT.