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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 East Haven.

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.

New Haven Head Start

NHPS / CAANH

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

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

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 crisis intervention.

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 referrals.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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

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 under 5.

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

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.