P.O. Box 149 Naugatuck, CT 06770 | (203) 729-1564 Ext. 10 | Email: naugatuckdiscovery@yahoo.com



Discovery Committee Meeting

4:30 p.m. June 5, 2008
Naugatuck YMCA
Conference Room
284 Church Street

All are welcome!


Helpful Links

www.wcgmf.org
Learn more about our funder, the William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund, and the statewide Discovery initiative.

www.ctpirc.org
CT Parent Information and Resource Center offers information, workshops and resources to support parent involvement in children's education.

www.naugy.net
Naugatuck Public Schools and the Board of Education information and links.

www.naugatuck-ct.gov
Borough of Naugatuck Web site has links and information about local government, including the Mayor's office.

www.211childcare.org
A child care information and referral service for parents and providers, offered by the United Way of Connecticut.

www.birth23.org
Birth to Three is a state program that helps families meet developmental and health-related needs of infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities.

 

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!

Our Mission
Naugatuck Discovery's mission is to help Naugatuck children succeed in all facets of their social, emotional and academic development by strengthening the community of families, individuals and organizations who nurture and educate Naugatuck children from birth to age 8.

Our Vision

Naugatuck will be a town where children grow into happy and productive citizens contributing to the success of the community.

Our Volunteers
The Naugatuck Discovery Committee is made up of volunteers eager to make positive impacts on the early childhood experiences of Naugatuck's children. If you want to help shape opportunities to support children's growth, development, happiness and success, join us. Call (203) 729-1564 ext. 10 or send an email to Naugatuckdiscovery@yahoo.com to find out how you can help.

Naugatuck Discovery
P.O. Box 149
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 729-1564

Email: Naugatuckdiscovery@yahoo.com


Fun & Learning

www.readwritethink.org
The International Reading Association & National Council of Teachers of English offer a fun-filled Summer Activities link. Parents can access free instructions for projects that keep reading and writing alive this summer!


Naugatuck Discovery is funded by the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund
with the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls as fiduciary.

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