CCC News March 2025
MPS Community Connections Centers
Milford Public Schools Community Connections Centers build bridges between families and available services within the community.
Serving all Milford elementary students and their families.
Families- If you are seeking guidance or support for housing, utilities, legal, mental health, substance use, parenting, or other daily life needs; please contact Mrs. Mary-Kate Williams at (203) 882- 6094 or Mrs. Cara Dascenzo at (203) 301-5664 for assistance. Please note that in person appointments are available. We look forward to assisting you!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut state mandated reporting applies.
For more resources go to our CCC Website.
CT FoodShare
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Tue. April 8, 2025 11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
Food Assistance Resources
CTFSN: Respite and Extended Services Funding
We're thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop-Respite and Extended Services Funding, hosted in collaboration with Favor CT, and we'd love for you to join us!
What to expect:
- Medical Home Program Services Overview.
- How to apply for Respite and what is needed.
- How to apply for Extended services funding and what is needed.
Date: Wednesday, April 9th
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual: Zoom
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C9hKNQgJRlCH45jV2k-HMA
Don't miss the opportunity. We can't wait to see you there!
Please share with everyone who would benefit from attending the workshop.
If you have any questions, please contact
Yury Cruz
Bilingual Family Support Coordinator
North West Region and South West Region
Connecticut Family Support Network (CTFSN)
(860) 631-7552
Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ctfsn
Please join my Facebook group for updated events and information:
TEAM
Financial Assistance
Milford Senior Center
9 Jepson Drive
Milford, CT 06460
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
TEAM offers free tax preparation and filing through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. IRS-trained volunteers help taxpayers prepare basic tax return forms, where the primary source of income is from wages and salaries. The tax returns are filed electronically at no cost.
Eligibility Requirements
VITA offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income people (annual household income of $68,000 and below).
Please call 211 or go online to www.211ct.org to schedule an appointment at the Milford Senior Center or TEAM in Derby.
Milford Public Library
Spring Storytime Session: Preschool
Join us for songs, fingerplays, and stories in a relaxed and friendly environment. Modeling Every Child Ready to Read's five practices - talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing - we strive to support early literacy and caregiver engagement. You are your child's first and best teacher! Extra toys will be put out in the Children’s Department for free play.
For preschoolers with a caregiver. Siblings are always welcome.
Please email the Children's Department at mplchildren@milfordct.gov with any questions.
2nd Annual EASTER EGG HUNT Milford Moms Network
Wooster Square's 52nd Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday, April 6, 2025
- 12:00 PM 4:30 PM
- Wooster Square Park570 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
Wooster Square's Cherry Blossoms have been celebrated each spring since 1973, when 72 Yoshino Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees were planted by the New Haven Historic Commission in collaboration with the New Haven Parks Department and Wooster Square neighborhood residents. The Festival attracts thousands to Wooster Square, and includes food vendors and local musicians.
National Geographic mentions our festival in an article about cherry blossom peak times. And please check out the Blossom Blogger to plan your visit, as our festival does not always coincide with the blossoms’ peak viewing times.
Looking for the 2025 Festival information? CLICK HERE
Hartford Convention Center- Jurassic Quest
Address: 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
Dates:
Friday, April 4, 2025 (12pm - 6pm)
Saturday, April 5, 2025 (9am - 6pm)
Sunday, April 6, 2025 (9am - 5pm)
Additional Information
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Hartford now, before they go EXTINCT!
Connecticut College Arboretum
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
Full Moon Walk
DATE: Friday, April 11, 2025
TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE!
The Connecticut College Arboretum connects us to the natural world. With opportunities for exploration, teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education, we are open to the public daily, at no charge. Come and enjoy our plant collections and natural areas, register for an enriching workshop, join us for a guided tour or choose a self-guided tour.
Connecticut River Museum
River Tales: Who’s Hiding on the River?
Date: April 5th
Time; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1 pm–2 pm.
Location : 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
Cost is: $3 per learner for non-members and free for museum members (museum admission not included).
For more details, visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Children can explore the hidden world beneath the river’s surface at this interactive storytime event at the Connecticut River Museum on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Through engaging activities, kids will learn fascinating facts about river habitats and the creatures that call them home.
This month’s featured book, Who’s Hiding on the River by Katharine McEwen, introduces young learners to the wonders of nature with beautiful collaged pages and over 20 interactive flaps. Hands-on crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse, offering a fun and educational experience for children.