Resources for Danbury`s Children and Families

Resources for
Danbury’s
Children
and Families
Preschool
For information on openings at Danbury
childcare centers, home-based care, and other
services available to young children, call
Childcare Infoline at 2-1-1 (bilingual). Or
visit their website at www.infoline.com.
Danbury School Readiness Program
Offers high-quality, accessible, affordable early
childhood programs.
791-1904
Head Start Free, high-quality program for
3- and 4-year-old children from income-eligible
families.
743-3993
Public Schools
www.danbury.k12.ct.us
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Salvatore Pascarella
ESL Reception Center
Elementary Schools
Great Plain
Hayestown
King Street Intermediate
King Street Primary
Mill Ridge Intermediate
Mill Ridge Primary
Morris Street
Park Avenue
Pembroke
Roberts Avenue
Shelter Rock
South Street
Stadley Rough
Middle Schools
Broadview
Rogers Park
Danbury High School
Alternative Center for Education
Henry Abbott Technical School
797-4701
790-2849
797-4749
797-4771
797-4761
797-4744
797-4722
797-4781
797-4809
797-4763
797-4751
797-4740
797-4778
797-4789
797-4774
797-4861
797-4881
797-4800
797-4786
797-4460
Community Resource
Center
Mill Ridge Family Resource Center 797-4733
Morris St. Family Resource Center 790-2682
Adult ESL
731-8290
Adult Ed: 797-4731 Continuing Ed: 7902874
Even Start
790-2866
Extended Learning Program
731-8225
Also, be sure to visit:
■Infoline: www.infoline.com or dial 2-1-1 for
information about community and human services
and crisis intervention.
■CT Commission on Children:
www.cga.ct.gov/coc
■Connecticut Parent Power: A Network of
Parents Impacting State Policy to Put Children First:
www.ctparentpower.org
■CT Voices for Children www.ctkidslink.org
Published by
Parent Support
Danbury Children First, Inc.
Provides support and information for parents of
children from birth to age 8.
797-8088
The Parent Leadership Training Institute of
Danbury 20-week course enables parents to
become advocates for their children. 797-8088
People Empowering People (PEP) 10-week
course in Spanish or Portuguese helps parents
gain experiences and skills.
797-8088
Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center
Free parenting classes/home visits. 748-4542
Families Network of Western Conn. Home
visitation/support for new parents. 791-8773
Father Involvement Program Strengthens
and supports fathers.
791-8773
Grandparent Support Group For grandparents raising their grandchildren.
748-4542
Greater Danbury Child and Family Network
For families that have young children with
special needs.
797-8088
MOMS Club of Danbury Support group for
stay-at-home moms. Call 798-2648 or log on to
www.momsclub.org.
Parenting Support Group Learn new ways to
handle parenting challenges. 748-5689 ext. 102
WeCAHR Advocates for the civil and human
rights of people with disabilities.
792-3540
Lee y serás For Latino parents who have
children under age 6.
797-8088
City of Danbury
To request a service or report a problem, dial
3-1-1 (CityLine) www.ci.danbury.ct.us
Mayor Mark D. Boughton
797-4511
HART/Housatonic Area Regional Transit
Schedules and information.
748-2034
Housing Authority Safe/affordable housing
for Danbury families. Sliding scale. 744-2500
Welfare/Social Services
797-4569
Parks and Recreation Affordable recreation,
summer programs, playgrounds, swimming
lessons.
797-4632
Danbury Public Library
Children’s storytimes; ESL classes; technology
training for adults.
797-4505
State Legislators
State of Connecticut Website: www.ct.gov
Senator Michael McLachlan 800-842-1421
email: [email protected]
Rep. Bob Godfrey District 10 800-842-1902
email: [email protected]
Rep. Janice Giegler District 138 860-240-8700
email: [email protected]
Rep. Joe Taborsak District 109 800-842-8267
email: [email protected]
Rep. Jason Bartlett District 2 800-842-8267
email: [email protected]
www.danburychildrenfirst.org
797-8088
Health/Behaviorial Health
HUSKY Free or low-cost health insurance for
children under 19 years. Call 2-1-1 (toll free).
Community Health Center of Danbury
Serves uninsured and underinsured adults and
children. Accepts HUSKY, SAGA, Medicaid,
and Medicare. By appointment.
797-8330
Samaritan Health Center Free health clinic
for children, birth to 18 years.
791-2794
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van
For uninsured and underinsured adults and
children. Serves immigrants.
792-4120
Danbury Hospital Pediatric Health Center
Sliding fee scale for adults and children. Serves
immigrants.
791-5020
Connecticut’s Birth-to-Three Program
www.birth23.org For a FREE evaluation,
based on concerns, of your child’s growth and
development.
1-800-505-7000
Danbury Hospital Center for Child and
Adolescent Treatment Services (CCATS)
Mental health services for families. 830-6082
Family and Children’s Aid Offers a range of
counseling services for children 18 years and
younger and their parents.
748-5689
Danbury Public Schools Early Childhood
Program For children ages 3–5 who may have
difficulty listening, talking, playing, thinking,
moving, understanding, or learning. 797-4832
KIDHELP Crisis 24-Hour Hotline
Emergency psychiatric services for children
and families. Toll free
866-543-2774
Strengthening Families Program
Substance abuse prevention program for
higher-risk youth.
792-4515
Other Organizations That
Serve Children & Families
DCF Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 800-842-2288
Catholic Family Services of Danbury
Family support, parent education.
743-4412
Danbury Youth Services Provides positive
youth development programs.
748-2936
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury
Serves Hispanic Families.
798-2855
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
Resources and information
731-5200
Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline 731-5206
Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotline
731-5204
Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut
Youth programs, child care, summer camps.
Boughton Street Branch
744-1000
After-School Childcare Program
744-4890
ESCAPE to the Arts Free and/or affordable
fine arts programs for children.
794-1413
Recursos
para niños
y familias
de Danbury
Publicado por
www.danburychildrenfirst.org
797-8088
Pre-escuela
Para información de matrículas en Centros de
Cuidados infantiles de Danbury, hogares de cuidado
infantil y otros servicios disponibles para niños,
llame a Childcare Infoline al 2-1-1 (bilingües). O
visite el sitio web www.infoline.com.
Danbury School Readiness Program
Ofrece programas de alta calidad, accesibles y
económicos para niños pequeños.
791-1904
Head Start Programas gratuitos de alta calidad para
niños de 3 y 4 años, basados en los ingresos
familiares.
743-3993
Escuelas Públicas
www.danbury.k12.ct.us
Superintendente de Escuelas
Dr. Salvatore Pascarella
ESL Reception Center
Escuelas Elementales
Great Plain
Hayestown
King Street Intermediate
King Street Primary
Mill Ridge Intermediate
Mill Ridge Primary
Morris Street
Park Avenue
Pembroke
Roberts Avenue
Shelter Rock
South Street
Stadley Rough
Escuelas Intermediarias
Broadview
Roger’s Park
Danbury High School
Alternative Center for Education
Henry Abbott Technical School
797-4701
790-2849
797-4749
797-4771
797-4761
797-4744
797-4722
797-4781
797-4809
797-4763
797-4751
797-4740
797-4778
797-4789
797-4774
797-4861
797-4881
797-4800
797-4786
797-4460
Centros de Recursos
para la Comunidad
Mill Ridge School
797-4897
Morris Street School
790-2682
ESL
731-8290
Programas le lectura para la familia
790-2896
Educación para adultos
797-4731
Even Start
790-2866
Programas de cuidados para niños duspués
de la Escuela
731-8225
Apoyo para Padres
También, asegúrese de
visitar:
■ Infoline: www.infoline.com o llame al 2-1-1
para obtener información sobre/servicios humanos e
intervención de crisis en la comunidad.
■CT Commission on Children:
www.cga.ct.gov/coc
■ Connecticut Parent Power: Una Red de Padres
que Afectan la Política Estatal PensandoPrimero en
los Niños: www.ctparentpower.org
■ CT Voices for Children: www.ctkidslink.org
Danbury Children First, Inc.
Provee apoyo e información a padres de niños recién
nacidos hasta los 8 años.
797-8088
Lee y serás, sirve a los padres Hispanos/latino
americanos de infantes y niños para apoyar el estudio
emptrano.
797-8088
El Parent Leadership Training Institute de Danbury (PLTI) Curso de 20 semanas que permite a los
padres convertirse en defensores de los derechos de
sus hijos.
797-8088
People Empowering People (PEP)
El curso de 10 semanas en español o portugués,
proporciona oportunidades a los padres para ganar
experiencias y habilidades.
797-8088
Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center
Clases Gratuitas para Padres / visitas al hogar.
748-4542
Families Network del Oeste de Connecticut
Visitas a las casas y apoyo para los nuevos padres.
791-8773
Grandparent Support Group Para abuelos que
crían a sus nietos.
748-4542
Greater Danbury Child y Family Network
Para familias con hijos menores de 5 años, con necesidades especiales.
797-8088
Club de Madres de Danbury Grupo de apoyo para
madres que se quedan en casa. 798-2648
www.momsclub.org
Grupo de Apoyo para Padres Aprenda nuevos
caminos para manejar los desafíos de la paternidad.
748-5689 anexo 102
WeCAHR defensor de los derechos civiles y humanos de la gente coninhabilidades.
792-3540
Ciudad de Danbury
Para pedir ayuda un servicio or dar parte de un
problema, llame al 3-1-1. www.ci.danbury.ct.us
Alcalde Mark D. Boughton
797-4511
HART/Housatonic Area Regional Transit
Horarios e información de buses.
748-2034
Housing Authority Viviendas seguras y accesibles
para familias de Danbury. Escala graduada. 744-2500
Welfare/Servicios Sociales
797-4569
Parques y Recreación Recreación alcanzable,
programas de verano, parques de juegos infantiles,
lecciones de natación.
797-4632
Biblioteca Pública de Danbury
Cuentos para niños; clases de ESL; entrenamiento
tecnológico para adultos.
797-4505
Legisladores Estatales
Sitio web del Estado de Connecticut: www.ct.gov
Senador Michael McLachlan
800-842-1421
email: [email protected]
Rep. Bob Godfrey Distrito 110
800-842-1902
email: [email protected]
Rep. Janice Giegler Distrito 138
860-240-8700
email: [email protected]
Rep. Joe Taborsak Distrito 109
800-842-8267
email: [email protected]
Rep. Jason Bartlett Distrito 2
800-842-8267
email: [email protected]
Salud Física y Mental
HUSKY Seguro de salud gratuito o de bajo costo
para menores de 19 años. Llame a 2-1-1 número
gratuito.
Community Health Center of Danbury
Para adultos y niños con o sin seguro de salud.
Acepta HUSKY, SAGA, Medicaid y Medicare.
Llame al 797-8330
Samaritan Health Center Clínica gratuita para
niños recién nacidos hasta los 18 años
791-2794
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van Para adultos y
niños con bajo o sin seguro médico. Presta servicios
a inmigrantes.
792-4120
Centro Pediátrico del Hospital de Danbury
Costo de acuerdo al ingreso familiar para adultos y
niños. Presta servicios a inmigrantes.
791-5020
Programa Connecticut’s Birth-to-Three
www.birth23.org Para una evaluación GRATUITA,
basada en las inquietudes del desarrollo y crecimiento de sus niños.
1-800-505-7000
Danbury Hospital Center for Child and Adolescent Treatment Services (CCATS)
Servicios de salud mental para familias. 830-6082
Family and Children’s Aid Servicio de conserjería
para padres e hijos.
748-5689
Danbury Public Schools Early Childhood Program Para niños entre 3 y 5 años que puedan tener
alguna dificultad al escuchar, hablar, jugar, pensar,
mover, entender o aprender.
797-4832
KIDHELP Crisis 24-Hour HotlineServicio
Psiquiátrico de emergencia para niños y familias.
Número gratuito
866-543-2774
Strengthening Families Program
Programas de prevención de abuso de sustancias para
adolescentes en alto riesgo.
792-4515
Otras Organizaciones que
Prestan Servicios a Familias
DCF Abuso/Abandono de Niños Línea de Emergencia 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana
1-800-842-2288
Catholic Family Services of Danbury Apoyo para
las familias, educación para padres.
743-4412
Danbury Youth Services (Servicios Juveniles de
Danbury) Proporcionan programas desarrollo positivos s para la juventud.
748-2936
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury
Presta servicios a familias hispanas.
798-2855
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
Fuentes de recursos e información.
731-5200
Línea de emergencia las 24 horas para violencia
doméstica.
731-5206
Línea de emergencia las 24 horas para asaltos
sexuales.
731-5204
Regional YMCA del Oeste de Connecticut
Programas para adolescentes, cuidado de niños,
campamentos de verano.
Sede de la calle Boughton
744-1000
Programas para después de la Escuela de cuidados
infantiles.
744-4890
ESCAPE to the Arts Programas asequibles o gratis
de arte para niños.
794-1413