The New Haven Early Childhood Plan outlines how the New Haven community can work together to ensure that all New Haven children birth through age 8 are healthy, safe, thriving in nurturing families, and prepared to be successful lifelong learners.
The 2-1-1 Navigator is an interactive interview. It asks basic questions tailored to you. This takes 2 - 5 minutes. Once you are done, it will tell you which federal and state assistance programs you may qualify for and how to apply for them.
The City of New Haven's Department of Youth recently unveiled its New Haven Youth Map, a useful resource that connects parents and youth to services and opportunities, including summer and after-school programs as well as internships and transportation options.
211 is a phone and online database that is a single source for information about community services, referrals to human services, and crisis intervention. This database can be searched to find agencies and programs capable of providing assistance. The toll free number 211 is can also be accessed from anywhere in Connecticut by simply dialing 2-1-1. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.