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Resources for Families

 

This page of resources for families is meant to provide families in the Cromwell community with information regarding local support services available to families as well as information regarding child development.

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CT 211 Child Development Resources

Click here to find resources regarding supporting children’s healthy growth and development, starting from pregnancy
Consumer Product Safety Commission-
Click here for the latest child safety recall information
Early Childhood Learning and Development
During the first few years of a child’s life, their brains develop quickly. More than 1 million new neural connections form every second. By starting early, you and others who care for your child can help set them up for a lifetime of learning.
Child First-family support 
Child First is a national, evidence-based, two-generation model that works with very challenged young children and families, providing intensive, mental-health, home-visiting services.
Cromwell Belden Library

Cromwell Recreation Department

Cromwell Youth Services
Cromwell Youth Services is dedicated to promoting positive development by empowering youth to make healthy decisions while strengthening and supporting resilient families. We strive to create a network of resources and services that enrich and meet the needs of our community.
Cromwell Diaper Bank
Providing diapers for families in need in the Town of Cromwell
click here for the flyer
click here to complete the fillable application
Triple P Parenting Support
Triple P, the Positive Parenting Program, is here to help you meet your parenting goals. Triple P will help you learn new skills. Whether you want a quick tip on how to handle a specific issue, some practical answers to common everyday parenting concerns or help with more complex family issues, a trained practitioner can tailor Triple P to suit your needs.
 
Triple P can help you find ideas to handle challenging behaviors including temper tantrums, disobedience, homework and chores and more. Triple P helps take the guesswork out of parenting!
Early Childhood Consultation Partnership-family/childcare support
The Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP®) is a strengths-based, mental health consultation program, developed to meet the social/emotional needs of children birth to five. ECCP® is designed to build the capacity of caregivers by offering support, education, and consultation, which promotes the most enduring and optimal outcomes for young children.
HEALTHY FUTURES
Healthy Futures is a Middlesex county based, in-home program in partnership with Middlesex Health and the Connecticut Community Doulas, LLC.
Healthy Futures is designed to help new and expecting parents learn the power of nurturing relationships, recognize their child’s strengths and potential, foster skills for school readiness, monitor child development, and access supportive services and resources in their own community.
CFA’s certified Healthy Futures Parent Educators have been trained to advise families regarding their child’s brain development, parental support, and assist with parenting questions or concerns. In collaboration with Connecticut Community Doulas, Healthy Futures will also provide monthly educational and support groups for expectant parents and one-on-one prenatal or postnatal support.
New or expecting parents and families with children, birth – 5 years old, are eligible to participate. There are no fees for services. Healthy Futures referrals should be submitted to healthyfutures@childandfamilyagency.org
Heathy Futures Flyer
Healthy Futures Brochure
Birth to Three
Birth to Three supports families when they have concerns about their children’s development.
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