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The Meriden Children First Initiative (CFI) supports the health, development and early learning of children.
CFI works with a variety of community partners to sponsor parent leadership trainings, publish useful research and information, and connect families with community resources.
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NEW: How Schools Work. Find out on Tuesday, February 9, 6:00 p.m. at Israel Putnam Elementary. Guests include the City Manager, members of the Board of Education, City Councilors, the Superintendent - and you!
Free family meal & childcare (w/ a cool magician!) available on request - RSVP to 203-630-3566 or dwradcliffe@juno.com. Look for 2 other March dates for this event soon!
US Department of Education Leader Visits Meriden
On November 14 the Senior Advisor for Early Childhood at the US Dept of Education Dr. Jacqueline Jones (bio here) joined more than 250 parents, early care leaders and elected officials at a statewide public meeting in Meriden. Co-sponsored by The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance, CT Parent Power and Meriden Children First.
Dr. Jones with David of Graustein Memorial Fund and Theo Freeman, Chair of CT Parent Power
The purpose of the event was to:
- Maximize Access to Federal Funds for Early Childhood and Public Schools
- Strengthen Parent-Community-School Partnerships
- Highlight 'Best Practices' and Plans for Improving Educational Excellence
Key leaders included:
Dr. Mark McQuillan, CT Commissioner of Education, Chancellor Dr. David Carter, State University System, David Nee, President, Graustein Memorial Fund, US Congressman Chris Murphy, 1st-District, CT, State Senator Tom Gaffey (Co-chair, Education Committee) and many more!
On October 21 more than 125 attended the Children First Annual meeting and forum for Board of Education candidates!
Congrats to Beth Donlan and Don Maleto, winners of the 2009 Children Champion Award!
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