HOPE for New Haven Executive Director Georgia Goldburn couldn’t believe her eyes when she opened her mail after the Memorial Day holiday break. It was a check from the Department of Social Services, made out to her center, for just under $15,000.
A reporter from the CT Mirror contacted the Alliance about the stimulus checks that were to be mailed to child care providers all over the state. If you click on the link, there is a link to the letter sent out by DSS.
CAEYC Executive Director and Alliance member Karen Rainville submitted an OP-ED piece to the CT NewsJunkie.com to coincide with the end of Week of the Young Child. It highlights the benefits of early care and education and how children in Connecticut are currently doing in terms of success.
Alliance Executive Director Ann Pratt, CAEYC Executive Director Karen Rainville, Rep. Beth Bye and Congressman Chris Murphy were all guests on NPR's Where We Live with John Dankosky on April 12, kicking off the Week of the Young Child.