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Exciting news is on the horizon for early childhood programs in Connecticut! The Connecticut Early Childcare Facilities Grant Program is gearing up to disburse approximately $13 million in funding to support early childhood programs across the state. These grant funds will provide much-needed support for construction, renovation, and quality improvement projects within child care programs.

Recently, All Our Kin hosted an informational webinar to discuss the grant and answer any questions you may have. If you missed last night's webinar, you can catch the replay here. For more details on eligibility and the application process, please visit the website.

We are here to support you throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out by completing our inquiry form or contacting Lorena at Lorena@allourkin.org. We look forward to helping you in making the most of this valuable opportunity for early childhood education in Connecticut.

Workshops & Events

Mental Wellness Series

Navigating Trauma and Loss in Young Children and Parents

Get ready for the start of our Mental Wellness three-part series on October 23! All Our Kin is partnering with Bank Street College of Education to dive into important topics around trauma, loss, and the impact that child care educators can have on the well-being of young children in these challenging times.

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Virtual

Office Hours for Educators

Do you need help in supporting children who may be experiencing social and emotional challenges? Would you like to talk through strategies to improve communication with the parents in your program? Do you have concerns about a child's development?

Take part in our weekly office hours with Mental Health Consultants Rebecca Lerer and Alicia Conte.

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Early Literacy

Practical Strategies for Teaching Verbal Skills

Discover the vital role expressive language plays in early childhood development and how educators can leverage visual aids for effective communication. Join us on November 28 from

6:30-8 p.m. at the Stamford office, as we explore the importance of nurturing oral language skills in young learners and offer practical strategies to apply in your classroom.

Participants will receive certificates for 1.5 hours of professional development.

Save the Date

Common Ground's Farm and Garden Conference

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Common Ground's Farm and Garden Conference, set to take place in New Haven on November 11! This event will include a full day of hands-on workshops tailored to educators, offering a range of outdoor education activities, such as bird watching, beekeeping, gardening and so much more.

All Our Kin's Educational Coach Angela Cusicanqui will also lead a workshop on corn cultivation.

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Tell Congress

Increase Funding for CAFCP!

Help urge Congress to support the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CAFCP). The passage of the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act would permanently:

Provide an additional $.10 reimbursement for each meal and snack served in the CACFP
Eliminate different reimbursement rates for family day care homes
Allow family child care providers to claim their own children’s meals for reimbursement

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Contact:

Bridgeport: Bridgeport@allourkin.org; 203-392-4574

New Haven: NewHaven@allourkin.org; 203-301-8473

Stamford/Norwalk: StamfordNorwalk@allourkin.org; 203-690-9726

Workshops & Events

﻿All Our Kin's Educational Coach Angela Cusicanqui will also lead a workshop on corn cultivation.

Take Action

All Our Kin's Educational Coach Angela Cusicanqui will also lead a workshop on corn cultivation.