HPYC's Newsletter

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CHILDREN MUST BE 5 BY SEPTEMBER 1ST IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THERE WILL BE NO ASSESSMENTS FOR EARLY ADMISSION CONDUCTED THIS YEAR, FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR.

If you are registering a child who has attended preschool, please consider also having your child's teacher complete the Preschool Information Sheet. This will help your child's new teachers plan appropriate curriculum for them!

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.

This year, in addition to Childhood Conversations on Friday, May 2nd, will be holding Parenting Conversations on Saturday May 3rd. Two great events, attend one or both.

The theme this year is: Spaces for All: Creating a Future Where Everyone Thrives

There are an amazing group of presenters, inspiring keynote speakers, exhibitors, and plenty of opportunities to connect.

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

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.