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WIC - Fair Haven Community Health Care

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 un…

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: WIC is for pregnant/postpartum moms and kids under 5. Bring the child with you to the visit. Open Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; call ahead, most WIC visits need an appointment.

New Haven Head Start

NHPS / CAANH

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

School-year program hours vary by site; call the Office of Early Childhood for current enrollment and site hours.

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

New Haven Youth & Family Services

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 …

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.

New Haven Youth Connect

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 referra…

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.

LULAC Head Start

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 Eas…

Mon-Fri; full-day and part-day options

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

Care 4 Kids Childcare Subsidy

CT Office of Early Childhood

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

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

All Our Kin Family Childcare

All Our Kin

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Distribution Network

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut

Statewide diaper, period supply, and incontinence product distribution network with multiple New Haven County partner agencies. Families contact partner agencies directly for diapers or supplies.

Partner agency hours vary; call before visiting

Before you go: The Diaper Bank does not list central walk-in pickup hours; distribution happens through community partners.

Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs

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.

Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

LEAP - Leadership Education Athletics Partnership

LEAP

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

Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm; Summer 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

New Haven Reads

Free one-on-one literacy tutoring for students in grades 1-12, educational family support, summer enrichment, and a community book bank with free books.

Book Bank school-year hours: Mon-Wed 1pm-7pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Before you go: Tutoring is for students in grades 1-12 who are struggling with reading.

CT State Gateway - Early Learning Center

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.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

The Diaper Bank

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

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut - New Haven

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

Boys & Girls Clubs 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.

After school: Mon-Fri 2:30-7pm; Summer: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

Boys & Girls Club of New Haven

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.

After school: Mon-Fri 2:30-7pm; Summer: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.

Friends Center for Children

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.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm year-round

Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.