Childcare

All Our Kin

Network of licensed family childcare providers in New Haven, many accepting Care 4 Kids subsidies.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT

One-to-one youth mentoring matching adult volunteers with children ages 6-18. Community-based and school-based programs that meet weekly throughout the school year.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Haven

After-school, summer, teen, and sports programs serving 200+ youth daily. Programs include homework help, STEM activities, arts, leadership development, and college prep for ages 6-18.

CT Office of Early Childhood

Childcare subsidies for low-income working families to pay for licensed childcare providers.

CT State Community College

NAEYC-accredited preschool for children ages 2.8 to 5 years. State-funded scholarships, Care4Kids accepted, and sliding scale fees available. Full-day program with early childhood curriculum.

Early childhood care and education for children ages 3 months to 5 years. Year-round, full-time program with child-centered Quaker values-based curriculum. Sliding scale tuition available.

Higher Heights YEP

College and career readiness programs for Greater New Haven high school students. Includes SAT prep, college tours, mentoring, leadership development, and financial aid guidance since 2004.

LEAP

Free summer and after-school programs for New Haven youth. Academic enrichment, sports, and leadership.

LULAC

Comprehensive Head Start and childcare program serving 500+ children and families annually. Provides educational, health, and social services for children from low-income families in New Haven and East Haven.

NHPS / CAANH

Free preschool program for children ages 3-5 from low-income families, including meals and health screenings.

Multi-service agency providing professional care, education, and treatment for youth and families with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Includes family counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.

City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department

City program connecting at-risk youth to social services through collaboration between city agencies, schools, mental health professionals, and community partners. Provides case management and referrals.

Independent, tuition-free Catholic middle school for children from economically disadvantaged families. Provides extended-day education with experiential learning, spiritual grounding, and rigorous academics.

Distributes free diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to low-income families through partner agencies. Provides 40-50 diapers per month per eligible child.

Fair Haven Community Health Care

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing supplemental food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant and postpartum women and children under 5.