A nonprofit collaborative improving education outcomes for underserved communities
Addressing the challenges of
EQUITY
is a puzzle...
WE FOUND THE RIGHT PIECES:
MISSION
​Improve early care and education outcomes for Black and Latino children in Connecticut by promoting sustainable early care businesses in underserved communities.
VISION
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Sustainable early care and education programs through effective business leadership.
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Improved early care and education outcomes for children by increasing teacher qualification and competency in the core areas of knowledge.
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​Enhanced family experiences and preserve parents’ choice in early learning settings.
PHILOSOPHY
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We believe every child is entitled to high-quality early care and education experiences.
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We recognize positive outcomes for children mean positive outcomes for families.
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We are committed to excellence and innovation in the delivery of early care and education services.
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We are committed to preserving parents’ choice by maintaining diversity in early care experiences.
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We endeavor to connect resources to and derive solutions from the people most impacted by systemic inequities.
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We build relationships with families, educators, and the community.
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We practice transparency through open and honest communication.
FUNDERS
City of New Haven
Hope For New Haven
State of Connecticut
Office of Early Childhood
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund
PARTNERSHIPS
Atlas Training
The Diaper Bank of Connecticut
Havenly
New Haven Public Schools
Post University
West Haven Child Development Center
STAFF
Tamesha Robinson
Executive Director
Tricia D. Goldburn
Grants & Compliance Manager
Colleen Hitchman
Program Coordinator, Grants & Compliance
Delta Moore
Education Coordinator
Sandra Navedo
Accounts & Data Manager
Katrina Goldburn
Communications & Social Media Manager
WHO WE ARE
AT A GLANCE
