Aspira of Connecticut

All Our Kin is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the childcare system in the United States. Through innovative training and support, they empower family childcare educators, creating high-quality care options for families and fostering sustainable childcare businesses. With a focus on educational mentorship, professional development, and advocacy, All Our Kin connects family childcare providers and builds capacity across the country. Their policy and field-building initiatives aim to ensure that educators, children, and families receive the resources they need to thrive. Generated from the website

The Alpha Community Services YMCA, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA since 1992, is a pioneer in providing services dedicated to the homeless in the Bridgeport area. They offer temporary shelter and supportive services to over 400 clients each year, with a focus on families, and strive to provide a path to a better life for those experiencing homelessness. Through partnerships with community organizations, the Alpha Community Services YMCA provides case management services, linking residents to mental health, substance abuse, employment, medical resources, and educational opportunities. They also offer specialized programs for clients facing housing insecurity, including workshops for effective parenting skills, STD/HIV prevention, dental hygiene, job readiness, eviction prevention, and financial planning. Children are provided with activities such as summer camp, swimming, arts and crafts, educational workshops, and mentoring programs.Generated from the website