The CT Early Childhood Alliance released a statement regarding the Office of Early Childhood bill, which, in the waning hours of the legislative session, failed to be called for a vote in either House or Senate Chamber.

Alliance members are speaking up for two bold ideas regarding early childhood - one is local, the Office of Early Childhood, and the second is national, the president's early childhood proposal.

This fourth annual early care progress report on Connecticut’s early care and education system finds that funding for early childhood has remained stagnant in recent years. However, there are signs of progress, including increased investment in the current fiscal year and improvements in some measures of quality.

During this Mental Health Awareness Month, Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut (CHDI) offers resources to parents and caregivers seeking mental health guidance for children.

The annual report to the State Legislature on the status of child care in Connecticut has been made available for review.

Our April blog for Patch focused on The Week of the Young Child.

More than 250 organizations and individuals have offered their names in support of HB 6359 - An Act Concerning An Early Childhood System, which would create an Office of Early Childhood.

The interim report to the General Assembly from CT's Early Childhood Planning Team regarding the Office of Early Childhood.

Just in time for Read Across America Day, the Alliance's March blog focused on early literacy skills for children - no matter how young they are! Reading aloud is an important tool for language and literacy development.

The earliest years in a child's life represent a period of unparallelled development, said Dr Janice Gruendel, Deputy Commissioner of the State Department of Children and Families, who has been researching the significance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life for decades.