On February 26, 2026, the ECCS and Postpartum Support International CT Chapter hosted the Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health workshop. They were joined by local perinatal support providers to educate about perinatal mood disorders, support, treatment and care resources. Experts Who Joined Us: Jennifer Vendetti, LMSW, CEIM, PMH-C, UConn Health Parenting Laura Caron, LCSW, PMH-C, Hartford HealthCare Mischa […]
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, Southington Public Library and Southington Public School District partnered on a 3-night book discussion of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Here are materials from this One Book – One Community event, including the presentations and additional resources. Did […]
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington appreciates the foundations who are support the non-profits in our community. In 2021, the ECCS has received funding from these organizations: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Awarded in September 2021 – First Years First grant for continued support: staffing, infrastructure, insurance, software licensing, conference and event fees, office and […]
Connecticut 2-1-1 Child Care is a free, confidential, and statewide service which helps match the requests of parents and child care providers with programs. Available Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Dial 211 or 1-800-505-100 or go to www.211childcare.org. Parent resources on their website include: Children’s Growth and Development IDEA Individuals with Disabilities […]
The Connecticut Child Development Infoline supports children’s healthy growth and development, starting from pregnancy. They provide services related to: Child development screening and questions In-home support Developmental delays and disabilities Special Education Special health needs Dial 211 or 800-505-7000 cdi.211ct.org