TAKE ACTION
Support Our Youth at the Education Committee Public Hearing!
Wednesday, March 19th 10:00 am
- Submit written testimony by 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 18th
- Sign-up to testify live in person or via Zoom by 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 18th
Provide General Comments on SB 1: AN ACT INCREASING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. To improve the quality of education for the state's children
Learn more about SB1 and how to prepare your testimony
Monday, March 17th
- 9:30 am Early Care Connection discusses SB1 with the Childcare for CT Coalition Register here
- 1:30 pm CT Early Childhood Alliance SB 1 Testimony Prep Register here
- Read CT Early Childhood Alliance’s blog to find out how you can make a difference
- Need some pointers for your testimony? Check out the SB 1 Testimony Prep Kit!
Support SB 1511: AN ACT CONCERNING DISCONNECTED YOUTH Addresses youth disconnection by increasing targeted funding, improving data systems, creating oversight boards, establishing school-based mental health services and requiring equitable distribution of youth workforce funds.
Opportunity Youth Coalition Testimony Tips
- See UWCT’s Opportunity Youth Initiative Testimony Template for SB 1 and SB 1511
- EXPAND DATA: Explain how data is a key aspect of your organization’s work, and the more we have the better
- OVERSIGHT BOARDS: We would be excited to join youth success oversight boards in our COGs - share any examples of existing databases for service providers and integrated case management between providers
- 💰 FUNDING: It’s critical to connect the crisis directly to sustainable public funding
UPCOMING EVENTS
CT Early Childhood Alliance’s Federal Immigration Policy Info Session
Tuesday, March 18th 6:00 - 8:00 pm Register here
In light of the changes to Federal immigration policy, and in response to the recent ICE raids occurring across the country, CT Early Childhood Alliance is partnering with CT Voices for Children and CSEA to host an informational session for child care professionals centered on how these issues can impact your center, and how to address them proactively. An attorney will be there to present and answer any questions you may have. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Ag Day at the Capitol (Hall of Flags and North Lobby)
Wednesday, March 19th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hosted by Connecticut Department of Agriculture and the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council. Experience the diversity of the state’s agriculture and sample CT Grown food products alongside legislators, staff and community partners. This is a great opportunity to meet allies and chat with legislators about school meals for all and other food security priorities.
CT Mirror’s “In the Room” with Governor Lamont
Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Register for the event to here the Governor discuss his legislative priorities, the state budget and the Administration.
Check-in and light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Event begins at 6:00 p.m.
Free to attend, registration required. Event will be live-streamed as well.
UPDATES FROM HARTFORD
All hearings can be viewed on CT-N or each Committee’s YouTube channel. Full CT CGA calendar is available online here.
Monday, March 17th
- Public Health Committee Public Hearing, 11:30 am, LOB Rm. 1D: Agenda | YouTube | Submit Written Testimony
Wednesday, March 19th
- Education Committee Public Hearing, 10:00 am, LOB Rm. 1E: Agenda (including SB1 and SB 1511)| YouTube | Submit Written Testimony | Register to Testify by 3 pm Tuesday
- Judiciary Committee Public Hearing, 10:00 am, LOB Rm. 2C: Agenda (including HB 7212, see public hearing guide/testimony details here)| YouTube | Submit Written Testimony | Register to Testify by 3:00 pm Tuesday
RESOURCES
Disconnected Youth
- Dalio/Boston Consulting Group, October 2023: CONNECTICUT’S UNSPOKEN CRISIS
- CCM, October 2024: YOUNG PEOPLE FIRST
- P20 WIN/ Boston Consulting Group, February 2025: Disconnected Youth in Connecticut
Have questions? Visit www.unitedwaycwc.org/advocate or contact Tida Infahsaeng at tida.infahsaeng@unitedwaycwc.org.