CT Ranks 9th in U.S. in Children’s Well-Being Overall, But Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to Breaking Point, Hurts Economic Growth

CT Ranks 9th in U.S. in Children’s Well-Being Overall, But Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to Breaking Point, Hurts Economic Growth

The number of children living in poverty in Connecticut has decreased. However, the lack of affordable and accessible child care and Connecticut’s slower economic recovery have contributed to declining family economic security when compared to other states in the nation.

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Social Emotional Health Day of Training in Norwalk Is Response to Youth Mental Health Challenges

Social Emotional Health Day of Training in Norwalk Is Response to Youth Mental Health Challenges

Given the increased awareness surrounding mental health challenges throughout population demographics from youth to seniors, what would it look like if community organizations collaborated to respond?  Norwalk, Connecticut offers one approach, which will be visible throughout the city in the coming weeks and beyond. 

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More People in Central CT Turned to Tax Assistance Program in 2023

More People in Central CT Turned to Tax Assistance Program in 2023

In a collaborative initiative between United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, The Village for Families & Children and Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA), more than 13,500 tax filers—a 26% increase over last year—received free tax preparation and filing services from hundreds of IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers. 

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Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Hallucinations, Lasting Trauma, UConn Researchers Find

Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Hallucinations, Lasting Trauma, UConn Researchers Find

Having witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault and hallucinations about assaults that did not occur, UConn researchers findings suggest. Data published in UConn Today report on their findings and recommendations.

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Hartford Creates Expands Creative Economy and Draws Crowds into Hartford

Hartford Creates Expands Creative Economy and Draws Crowds into Hartford

Hartford Creates - an arts mobilization partnership between the City of Hartford and the Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) - has launched the second year of the Hartford Creates initiative.  It is a year-round arts program designed to elevate the creative economy; increase engagement and increase diversity within the arts community; and create access and awareness of the arts through strategic activation.

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