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.
SCHOOL BUDGET UPDATE: In early May, the Meriden City Council increased the Board of Education Budget by $600,000. Awaiting word from teacher's union on possible concessions that would restore sports, enrichment programs.
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan as part of the March 18 Early Childhood Advocacy Day in Hartford. More than 300 parents attended - including a busload from Meriden.
The goal of this effort is to design and implement a plan of action for Meriden that will support young children to be ready and able to succeed. One Blueprint project is called the Meriden Children's Zone.
Karen Roesler of the Meriden Public Library talks with young guests at the June 6 Early Childhood Expo. More than 50 families interacted with over 20 providers of youth, health and childcare services. The Expo was a Blueprint project of the Meriden Early Childhood Council.
One Blueprint project is called the Meriden Children's Zone.