The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a large nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education teachers, para-educators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, policy makers, and advocates. NAEYC is focused on improving the well-being of young children, with particular emphasis on the quality of educational and developmental services for children from birth through age 8.

 

From American Academy of Pediatrics, many useful tips on caring for children, choosing child care, safety, and child development.

Dial 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a confidential, free, 24-hour a day, and multilingual way to locate hundreds of human services in your area.  In addition to referring callers to a wide range of health and human service resources, 2-1-1 offers specialized programs to address specific needs including Child Care, Housing, Health, Utility Assistance, Employement Assistance and any other human services.

The  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood is the state’s leader in providing a comprehensive, collaborative system for delivering improved programs and services to children from birth to five years old and their families.

(860) 500-4412

Information about Bike Safety, Car Seat Safety, and oter safety concerns for providers and families with young children.

1(800) 505-7000

Supports families and providers with questions about children's development

Health insurance information, choose from a variety of plans.  Access Heatlh CT open enrollment begins November 1st.

The SNAP4CT.org website and social media pages offer nutrition and health information 24/7, accessible by computer or mobile device.  The site includes budget friendly recipes, information on farmer's markets, and health living. 

(860) 228-9488

AHM serves citizens of all ages from Andover, Hebron and Marlborough and some services for Columbia.  AHM has satellite offices and programs in each of the PK/K-12 local schools and Regional School District #8.

 

(860) 537-1260 - Becky Murray

This Resource Center offers free developmental screenings, home visits, workshops for parents and providers, and programs for young children and families.

 

359 Route 6, Andover, CT 06232

The Andover Food Pantry is located in the Historic Meeting House on the property of the First Congregational Church. Please follow directions from the volunteer team upon arrival. Foodshare/Pantry are on a rotating schedule every other Wednesday morning.  Mobile Foodshare Truck from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.  Food Pantry from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

 

 

20 Pendleton Drive, Hebron, CT 06248

Serves the needs in those in the Hebron community and surrounding towns through our food pantry, weekend backpack program for school-aged children, weekend food bag for homebound seniors and the immuno-compromised and various energy assistance programs.  Pantry hours are EVERY Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm.

 

 

 

Programs for children, youth and adults

Resources related to school programs and events.   Individual teacher web pages including information specific to classrooms.   Ability to access links to staff emails.