Initiatives and Partnerships

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​HPYC welcomes any individual or organization who is interested in working collaboratively to support Hamden’s families and young children.

GET INVOLVED
If you are a Community Partner, please contact Sheryl Sadinsky, [email protected]

If you are a Parent/Grandparent/Caregiver, please visit our Parent Voices page.

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INITITIATIVES

• COMMUNITY- HPYC acts as a central hub for resources and communication, engaging collaborative partners and the broader community in identifying and addressing the needs and supports essential to early childhood development.
  
• FAMILIES – HPYC provides a platform for parents and families, ensuring they have the opportunity to express needs, contribute to the decision-making process, and actively participate in the development of programs and services.
  
• EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION – HPYC supports both state-funded and non-state- funded programs by offering resources, information, professional development and coaching to help childcare providers develop and sustain best practices.
  

COLLABORATORS / PARTNERS

• ACES Early Childhood Services
• All Our Kin
• Building Blocks Early Learning Center.
• CT Department of Children & Families
• Gateway Community College
• Hamden Adult Ed
• Hamden Community Services
• Hamden Early Learning Program
• Hamden Family Resource Center
• Hamden/North Haven YMCA
• ​Hamden Preschool, Special Education
• Hamden Public Library
• Hamden Public Schools
• Hamden Youth Services Bureau
• Harris & Tucker School, Inc.
• QVHD
• Reach Out
• SEPTA
• Sleeping Giant Daycare
• Staffed Family Childcare Network
• The Learning Curve Daycare
• Town of Hamden
• United Way of Greater New Haven
• Workforce Alliance, Inc.