Mission and Vision
The mission of Hamden’s Partnership for Young Children (HPYC) is to improve the education, care, health, development and safety of children from birth to age nine.
The vision of Hamden's Partnership for Young Children is that all children in our community have an equitable opportunity to thrive and grow.
Who is HPYC?
HPYC serves as the Local Governance Partner in Hamden.
What does HPYC do?
HPYC fosters strong relationships with families, childcare providers and community stake holders to meaningfully address the early childhood needs of families and children in the community.
By collaborating with a diverse network of programs, departments, schools, and resources that support young children and their families, HPYC actively works to fulfill its mission and advance its vision for supporting young children and their families. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY TABLE (INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS)
HPYC manages the Early Start CT Grant, which provides funding to a number of eligible families with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MODERATE-TO-LOW COST CHILD CARE DUE TO STATE FUNDING). The Partnership also applies to and manages various grants which assist financially in our efforts to support families and young children.
How is HPYC Funded?
Along with Early Start CT funding from the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC), HPYC receives support from multiple sources, including the Town of Hamden, The Hamden Public Schools, and The United Way of Greater New Haven. HPYC is an independent collaborative with United Way of Greater New Haven serving as its fiduciary.
The vision of Hamden's Partnership for Young Children is that all children in our community have an equitable opportunity to thrive and grow.
Who is HPYC?
HPYC serves as the Local Governance Partner in Hamden.
What does HPYC do?
HPYC fosters strong relationships with families, childcare providers and community stake holders to meaningfully address the early childhood needs of families and children in the community.
By collaborating with a diverse network of programs, departments, schools, and resources that support young children and their families, HPYC actively works to fulfill its mission and advance its vision for supporting young children and their families. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY TABLE (INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS)
HPYC manages the Early Start CT Grant, which provides funding to a number of eligible families with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MODERATE-TO-LOW COST CHILD CARE DUE TO STATE FUNDING). The Partnership also applies to and manages various grants which assist financially in our efforts to support families and young children.
How is HPYC Funded?
Along with Early Start CT funding from the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC), HPYC receives support from multiple sources, including the Town of Hamden, The Hamden Public Schools, and The United Way of Greater New Haven. HPYC is an independent collaborative with United Way of Greater New Haven serving as its fiduciary.
