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School Readiness

Young children will be mentally and physically healthy and ready to start school.

Middlesex United Way is working alongside community and program partners to make sure that the children of Middlesex County are ready for school success. We are working with school systems and early childcare providers throughout the county to identify and assist our youngest children who have social and emotional problems in order to make the most of the critical, early years of childhood development. 

We support programs that assist young children to become school ready and also educate their parents about the important role they play in their child’s earliest years.

Above, Joanne LePage works with preschool children in East Hampton.

Early Childhood Initiative Participants:
Clinton Board of Education - Best Beginnings
Cromwell Board of Education
East Hampton School District - Early Links
Middlesex Hospital - Opportunity Knocks
Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services
Portland Youth Services
Regional School District #4 (Chester, Deep River, Essex)
Regional School District #13 (Durham-Middlefield)
Regional School District #17 (Haddam-Killingworth)
Westbrook Public Schools

Other School Readiness Funding Partners:
Community Health Center - Miles of Smiles Program
Middlesex Hospital - Perinatal Program
Middletown Adult Education - Even Start Family Literacy Program

Click here for a complete listing of United Way funding partners and directory.