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Children in Placement - Connecticut, Inc. (Statewide)
Children in Placement - Connecticut, Inc. originated in the Hartford Superior Court for Juvenile Matters in 1979. The program's goal is to recruit and train volunteers to facilitate the process of securing safe and permanent homes for all children involved in abuse and neglect proceedings. For more information, please contact them at: 203-784-0344, cipnh@sbcglobal.net, or visit them online at: www.childreninplacement.org.
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Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center (Statewide)
The Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center (CT PIRC) services include: family support and resources, training opportunities, and outreach to all families with some programs targeted to those families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Their toll-free line (800-842-8678) provides assistance to families on educational issues related to the No Child Left Behind Act and accountability. Their website (www.ctpirc.org) contains resources and updated announcements regarding family learning, family engagement, parent involvement, and school-family-community partnership.
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The Pilot House (Fairfield - Region 2)
The Pilot House will provide programs and resources for families raising children who have developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich, empower and embrace families striving to restore balance in their lives. The center will offer a variety of programs after school, on weekends and during vacation for children of all ages and abilities. In addition to programs for special needs children, the center will provide programs for siblings as well as workshops and support for parents and extended family. Classes will be lead by professional staff in an individual setting or small groups. These programs will promote skill building, self confidence, self expression and most of all fun with friends. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for each child to experience success, and to learn skills that will enable them to function in community-based programs. For more information on the Pilot House, please contact them at: info@thepilothouse.com or visit them online at: www.thepilothouse.org.
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Westport Parks and Recreation Department (Westport - Region 2)
Westport Parks and Recreation Department recently became an inclusive department and added Adaptive Recreation Programs and a Mentor Program to their list of offerings for school-aged children and young adults. They are ADA compliant and ready to go with supportive services for participants. Their programs are open to individuals who are residents and non-residents of Westport. For more information or for a list of programs offered please contact them at: 203-341-5090 or visit them online at: www.westportct.gov/agencies/parksandrecreation.
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