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CT Early Childhood Investment Initiative

Connecticut Early Childhood Investment Initiative

The goal of Connecticut’s Early Childhood Investment Initiative is to ensure that all of the state’s young children are born healthy, grow up healthy and safe, and are ready for school success. This nationally recognized Initiative began in 2005 and involves a broad partnership including state and local government, Connecticut General Assembly... > Read More

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Early Childhood
Education Cabinet:

The Early Childhood Education Cabinet - estabilshed in law in 2005 - has identified a set of agenda items to promote the development of all the state's young children.
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Governor's
Early Childhood
Research & Policy Council:

Governor M. Jodi Rell created the Governor's Early Childhood Research and Policy Council to develop a multi-year plan to shape Connecticut's investment to improve school readiness for all children.
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Core Components
› Supporting Families and Communities › Building Birth to 9 Systems of Services
› Communications and Research
 › Accountability Matters
Get Involved

The Cabinet and Council are looking for partners to share information, learn together, and co-invest in building great outcomes for all Connecticut children.

There’s a role for you to play.

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On The Record:
"Strong, prolonged activation of the body's stress response systems -- called Toxic Stress -- in the absence of the buffering protection of adult support can lead to lifelong problems in learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health."
-Professor Jack Shonkoff, M.D., Harvard University, 2008
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Get Help

Not sure your child is ready for kindergarten? Have questions about your grandchild’s development? Learn more about ways to promote your child’s development and readiness for school.
Quick Links:
PDF Connecticut’s Early Childhood Investment Plan (Part I)
PDF Ready by 5, Fine by 9: Connecticut’s Early Childhood Investment Framework
PDF First Words, First Steps: CT’s Infant Toddler Systems Framework
PDF Summary of the Fiscal and Policy Work of the Early Childhood Education Cabinet July 2008 - November 2008
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