A Guide to Early Education Programs in
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Social Services
Town of West Hartford
Department of Human Services
Town Hall
50 South Main Street
860-561-7561
http://www.westhartford.org/townservices/towndepartments/HumanServices/HumanServices.htm
Human Services provides programs and services to enhance community
life. The department is organized into three main divisions: Social
Services, Housing Services and Neighborhood Services. Programs offered to
West Hartford residents include case management, crisis intervention,
counseling, volunteer services and housing rehabilitation.
Children, Birth to Three
800-505-7000
http://www.birth23.org/
Specific statewide system that provides early intervention services to
(LEA'S) are active participants in getting appropriate services to
eligible children. All children in Connecticut up to age three who have
significant delays in development or certain medical conditions that can
cause delays are eligible for early intervention services. Anyone who is
concerned about a child's development may call to make a referral
including parents, health professionals, and child care providers.
Families are offered a free evaluation in all areas of their child's
development.
Bridge Family Center
1022 Farmington Avenue
860-521-8035
www.bridgefamilycenter.org
The Bridge Family Center, as the youth service bureau for the Town of
West Hartford, offers the following prevention and intervention services:
- Counseling for children and families, based on a sliding fee scale
- School-based services in collaboration with school personnel
- Positive Youth Development Programs
- Support Groups for children and adults on various issues
Care 4 Kids
888-214-5437
www.ctcare4kids.com
Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay
for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of
Connecticut’s Department of Social Services.
Husky Plan
877-CT HUSKY
877-284-8759
http://www.huskyhealth.com/about.htm
The Connecticut name for a comprehensive health care package for
children in working families. It offers affordable health insurance for
young and school aged children and teenagers.
INFOLINE
Dial 211
http://www.infoline.org/
Infoline is a telephone information and referral resource for all human
service needs.
