City of Hartford - Department of Families Children and Youth

09/14/2026

New School Year. New Opportunities. 💫

Join us for our September Community Conversation as we explore new opportunities and supports available to Hartford Public Schools students and families.

📚 What we’ll talk about:
• HPS’s new Student Support Services Department and how it can support student success
• Dual enrollment and how students can earn college credit while still in high school
• What parents and families need to know to take advantage of these opportunities

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
📍 Wish Elementary School
📣Youth, parents, and caregivers welcome!

💜 Come connect, ask questions, and discover what’s possible this school year!

🎟 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980726838293?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/14/2026

💜 Help us build stronger connections in North Hartford!

We are exploring how we can connect with, engage, and build meaningful partnerships with faith-based organizations in our community—and we need your insight to help guide this work.

Join us for a co-design session where youth and caregivers can share their experiences, identify opportunities, and help shape how Ascend works alongside faith-based organizations.

📅 Sept. 14 | ⏰ 5:30–7 PM
📍 Parker Memorial Community Center
🍽️ Meals & gift cards provided to participants!

🎟 Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a06dbd833075eeb744c626464d0513

Your perspective matters. Come share your ideas and help us build bridges with the organizations that matter to our community.

09/14/2026

The Housing Authority of the City of Hartford (HACH) waiting list for its Low-Income Public Housing program (LIPH) will be open from Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to
Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

To apply, you must be a low-income family that qualifies for a studio, one-, two, three, or four-bedroom apartment owned by HACH. Using our online preapplication form to apply is recommended. The form can be found at: https://hartfordhousing.myhousing.com/?abandon=False

A paper form is also available at the Housing Authority offices at 180 John D. Wardlaw Way, Hartford, CT 06106.

The Housing Authority will use a lottery to select 3,000 pre-applications for placement on the Housing Authority’s waiting
list. With a lottery, you do not need to be the first to submit a form or wait in a line.

Low-income Public Housing is a federally funded program to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for very low-income
individuals and families in Housing Authority-owned units. THIS IS NOT A PRE-APPLICATION FOR SECTION 8.

If you or anyone in your family is a person with disabilities and requires an accommodation in the Housing Authority’s
policy or procedures to fully utilize our programs and services, please contact the HACH office at 860-723-8493
(TRS 711 or 800-842-9710).

09/14/2026

07/22/2026

Where big smiles meet bright futures! ✨

Swipe through to see a glimpse of daily life at our Hyland and Metzner Early Learning Centers. From hands-on sensory play to interactive learning, we make sure every day is packed with discovery, laughter, and fun! 🎨🧩

🎒 Now Enrolling! Give your child a joyful head start. Spots fill up quickly, so don't wait to secure your child's place.

07/20/2026

The City of Hartford’s Early Learning Division, in partnership with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and the Department of Families, Children, and Youth, is proud to support local families through the Parents Connecting Parents initiative.

Our team helps parents seamlessly navigate:

⭐️Affordable child care & preschool placement
⭐️Developmental screenings & referrals
⭐️Kindergarten readiness & child development tracking
⭐️Community resources & parenting programs

To get started, families can fill out the Family Interest Form: https://docs.google.​com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v_LmaSePyss8Isd1S92919g8fFe7Nmhc8gJtp5kf2ReW-Q/viewform?pli=1

07/17/2026

Hartford isn’t just where we live • It’s where things are happening ✨

Check out the Hartford Horizon Resource Guide for children and youth activities near YOU!

07/02/2026

Looking for things to do with the kids in Greater Hartford this 4th of July weekend? We’ve got you covered! ☀️🇺🇸

What are your family's favorite 4th of July traditions in Connecticut? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

06/13/2026

📢 Start Early Hartford is happening TODAY!

Join us for a day of resources, connection, and community as we work together to build a stronger future for Hartford’s children and families.

📍 Bushnell Park�⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come out and be part of the conversation—because every child deserves a strong start. We can’t wait to see you!

06/12/2026

Start Early Hartford 🖍️

Mayor Arunan is inviting all to come out and celebrate Start Early Hartford: Early Childhood Resource Fair ✨

Whether you’re a parent, job seeker, or passionate about early childhood education, tomorrow is all about investing in our youngest and building a strong future together!

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
10AM - 2PM