The free 10-week course has helped over 650 early childhood educators provide home-based care in their communities, a key to CT’s economy.
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Pagans in Connecticut: Stepping out of the (broom) closet
Even though many pagans in Connecticut practice in solitude, they are far from alone. Churches and temples exist across the state.
CT family’s open adoption: One example of a growing movement
Open adoption, which lets a child’s biological parents visit or get information about them, is growing in CT. Here’s one family’s story.
Meet 5 CT ‘superheroes’ who create community in their towns and regions
The Middletown, New Haven, Newington and Hartford residents have developed reputations for creating community. Here are their stories.
Four Corners no more: CT turning some intersections into roundabouts
Data shows modern roundabouts are safer than intersections. Connecticut has built 17 of them — and more are on the way, CTDOT says.
CT small business loans target diverse owners, distressed cities
Two-thirds of CT Boost Fund loan recipients are women, people of color, veterans or LGBTQ. Still, DECD says there’s ‘room for improvement.’
‘All In’ civic groups in CT focus on housing, food insecurity
The ‘All In’ chapters in several New Haven County towns are promoting civic engagement and local government as a catalyst for change.
When COVID hit, CT’s local public health officials sprang into action. Now, they reflect
Local public health agencies played a critical role during COVID, from managing vaccine clinics and tracing to solving much smaller problems.