Naugatuck Discovery is a local collaborative made up of Naugatuck residents, child care providers, parents, seniors, family service providers, community groups, faith-based organizations and educators. A committee of volunteers and staff meets regularly to plan and take action on Discovery's goals and objectives, including community and family awareness about the importance of early childhood for children's social, emotional and academic success.

NEWS YOU CAN USE
Here are announcements about important early childhood opportunities and resources in the area.
Contact the telephone numbers or links listed for more information.

"Nuturing Group for Prenatal Families" will meet weekly, beginning Thursday, May 8, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Staywell Health Center, 80 Phoenix Avenue, Suite 305, Waterbury. Support, information and resources for parents and families expecting a baby. Call (203) 756-8021, ext. 3064 or 3001.

"Choosing a Day Care for Your Child with Special Needs" will be the topic of a presentation by Shari Konn-Andrade, of the CT United Way, Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Central Park, an Indoor Kids Play Place, 74 Central Avenue, Waterbury. The program is offered by the Parent Resource Group for Parents Raising Children from Birth to Three & Beyond. Co-sponsors are the CT Family Support Network - Northwest Region & CT Lifespan Respite Coalition. Call (203) 709-3850.

"Improving Your Outdoor Play Area," a free workshop for child care providers. Learn best practices in playground design, how to evaluate infrastructure, accrediation compliance and how to develop age-appropriate play areas, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 20, Gateway Community College, Room 160, 60 Sargent Drive, New Haven. To register, call (860) 525-4821. Presented by Connecticut Children's Investment Partnership & Connecticut Charts-A-Course Accreditation Facilitation Project.

Visit the Naugatuck Discovery Web site often for updated news and information!