HPYC's Newsletter

Hamden's Partnership for Young Children attended the ribbon cutting of The Nest on Dixwell Avenue in July. It was a fun event, and we welcome this new early education program to Hamden!

HPYC would like to congratulate HPL for being a receipt of the Connecticut Libraries Excellence in Public Libraries Award for Advancement in Literacy and Education. Be sure to check out all of the amazing events and programs at your local branch.

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.

State Representative Mary Welander received her Children's Champiom Award from The Early Childhood Alliance at Sleeping Giant Day Care on August 26th. Our children made a card for her. She promised them she would hang it in her office at the LOB.

Sleeping Giant Daycare has openings for low to moderate cost full day preschool due to state funding.

HPYC is excited to announce that The Learning Center has achieved NAEYC Recognition.

Congratulations!

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

Emergency Preparedness Month is observed annually in September in the United States to encourage individuals, families, and communities to prepare for emergencies. Below find some resources to help you and your family be ready in the case of an emergency.

You can use Google Maps to save money! Due to a recent update, you can now find free local activities. Simply type in what you are looking for such as "free admission to museum," "free parks near me," "free events" or "free concerts."