Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood is seeking providers for Birth to Three services, including comprehensive early-intervention programs and specialized Deaf/Hard of Hearing support. The announcement states that OEC plans to invest up to $199,568,130 over five years to build a statewide system serving approximately 15,000 children annually and grounded in IDEA Part C requirements. Proposals are due November 9, 2026; the announcement does not specify a submission time.
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is seeking proposals from private and public organizations to implement home visiting programs that prioritize prenatal and infant enrollment using an OEC-approved evidence-based home visiting model.
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450 Columbus Blvd
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(860) 500-4412
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06103
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Ct Office Of Early Childhood Parent Cabinet Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a connect activity on fall traditions, a review of recent events like the Yard Goats Family Event and the Recovery Conference, and a discussion on community concerns regarding ICE activity. The OEC provided updates on system alignment, Early Start CT expansion, workforce development, and program operation grants, while addressing concerns regarding Head Start performance standards. Recruitment updates included an overview of application submissions and strategies for expanding outreach.
Connecticut Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Date: Oct 1, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines a strategic plan to establish an equitable, high-quality, and affordable early childhood education (ECE) system for the State of Connecticut. The plan focuses on four core goals: investing in a professional ECE workforce and quality, increasing equitable and affordable access to high-quality programs, developing an agile and responsive ECE system, and building a well-funded, sustainable ECE funding system. The intended outcomes include enabling children to learn and thrive, families to work, and benefiting communities and the state's economy by attracting and retaining young families, increasing workforce participation, and fostering economic growth.
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Jill MariniChild Care Development Fund Administrator
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Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care Meeting Minutes
Date: May 11, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The meeting centered on the early childhood education workforce in Connecticut. Key discussions included defining the importance of early childhood relationships, shifting from complex rating systems to trust-based models, and addressing workforce development challenges. Panelists discussed the impact of federal funding, public funding solutions, and the need for a professionalized workforce framework, including better compensation, benefits, and support for family child care providers. Breakout sessions covered topics like business incubators, workforce pipeline pilots, and lab schools, while concluding remarks emphasized the need for simplified systems and continued financial advocacy.
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