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State Budget    

This week, the Connecticut legislature will propose their own versions of the state budget and bond package. In May, legislative leaders and the Governor will negotiate a final budget compromise, which will then go to the full General Assembly for a vote. 

Once passed, the Governor can either sign the budget or veto it. If vetoed, legislators can attempt to override the veto with a two-thirds majority or return to negotiations. The legislative session ends on June 4. 

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Child Tax Credit and School Meals   

The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hear important bills for the CT Child Tax Credit and School Meals for All this morning at 11 am. You can watch here. Although the window to submit testimony for consideration at the hearing has passed, you can still show your support!  

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Stamford Public Schools – City Budget Hearing   

Fully fund Stamford Public Schools! The Stamford Board of Education is asking the Board of Finance and the Board of Representatives to approve at 5.92% or ~$19M increase to the operating budget. The budget includes no-cost school meals for all students, health insurance premiums for staff, DOMUS family advocates program and critical staff positions. 

Women United Addresses the Child Care Crisis with Powerful Community Conversation 

Norwalk, CT (April 3, 2025) — United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) brought together local leaders, advocates, and changemakers for a critical discussion on the child care crisis at Women United: Tackling the Child Care Crisis on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Held at the House Up On the Hill in Norwalk, the event provided a platform for engaging dialogue and strategic action to address the pressing challenges facing families and early childhood educators.

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Early Childhood Education   

UWCWC’s Cora’s Kids Seedlings to Sprouts Program enhances the quality of early childhood education by increasing equitable access to fresh, local produce and integrating nutrition-focused learning for low- to moderate-income families.

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CT Child Tax Credit 

Raising kids is expensive, and families need all the help they can get. That’s where the Child Tax Credit comes in. And it’s not a new idea — the federal Child Tax Credit has been helping families since 1997, and we know it works.   

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Support Our Youth at the Education Committee Public Hearing! 

Wednesday, March 19th 10:00 am 

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TODAY at 5:30: Speak up for Child Care at the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Meeting 

Join CT Early Childhood Alliance and CSEA/SEIU 1199 to speak in support of HB 5003, HB 7044, and 

We are excited to share two critical opportunities for nonprofit partners to access funding and provide direct support to our communities: Impact Philanthropy Grant Opportunities and ALICE Fund Referral Partners.

2025-2026 Impact Philanthropy Grant Opportunities

United Way of Co

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Testify on HB 5003 - Early Care and Education Fund

The deadline to register to give spoken testimony in support of HB 5003 is TODAY (3/3/25) at 3 PM!